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Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateBarrier
A castor-oil emulsifier that spreads tiny water droplets evenly through oil — steadies balms and oil-based formulas.
What it does
It’s made from glycerin and castor oil fatty acids. It’s there to hold the formula together, not to change your skin.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as an emulsifier (helps oil and water mix) and a thickener (controls how thick the product is).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
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