Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate

AKA: Polyglyceryl-3 Ester, Emulsifier

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

OriginDerived from coconut oil or palm kernel oil through esterification with polyglycerin. Synthesized by reacting fatty acids or their derivatives with polyglycerol through esterification chemistry.

Fatty acids, coconut, monoester with triglycerol

CAS #

223706-47-6

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2023

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR