Snapshot
- Overview
- A gentle plant-based emulsifier that softens skin.
- Category
- Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emulsifier
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters are PEG-free polyglycerol esters made from candelilla, jojoba, and rice bran lipids. They act as mild nonionic emulsifiers and emollients, stabilizing emulsions and improving slip and spreadability.
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Our take
Is Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters a Good Ingredient?
It provides gentle, PEG-free emulsification and a smooth, non-greasy feel, with a low risk of irritation, which earns a Good rating; it's well suited to sensitive-skin formulas where mildness and stability are desired.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Helps keep oil and water phases uniformly blended while delivering a soft, non-greasy afterfeel, and is gentle on skin compared to harsher surfactants.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in lotions, milky serums, and cleansing balms as a PEG-free emulsifier and co-emollient to improve slip and consistency.
Before you use it
Safety
Considered low-irritant and suitable for most skin types. No notable regulatory restrictions; avoid if you have known sensitivity to plant-derived esters.
Products with Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
