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Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
A mixing helper for richer creams and sunscreens — keeps water dispersed in oil and spreads pigments evenly.
What it does
An emulsifier that mixes well with oil. It’s suited to richer creams, many sunscreens and makeup bases, where it keeps water droplets spread through oil, and it helps spread pigments evenly. It’s there for structure, not to act on skin.
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