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Polyglycerin-3
Polyglycerin-3Hydrator
A plant-derived humectant made of linked glycerin units that draws and holds water with a non-sticky feel.
What it does
Polyglycerin-3 is made by joining three glycerin units. It is a humectant that binds water at the skin surface, often with a lighter, less tacky feel than glycerin alone, and it helps dissolve other water-soluble ingredients. It is a water-binding, conditioning ingredient rather than an active.
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