Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate

Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyglyceryl-3 Ester, Emulsifier
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Fatty acids, coconut, monoester with triglycerol
CAS #
223706-47-6
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Brightens Skin
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Developed as a plant-derived synthetic ingredient combining polyglycerin with coconut fatty acids. Created to provide mild emulsification while maintaining a natural ingredient profile.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR