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Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
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A castor-oil-derived emulsifier used to disperse water droplets inside oil-based formulas.
What it does
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate (PGPR) is an emulsifier made from glycerin and castor-oil fatty acids. It is strongly oil-loving, so it helps disperse small water droplets evenly inside an oil phase, stabilizing water-in-oil systems and anhydrous balms. It is a formulation ingredient rather than a skin active.
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