Polyglyceryl-3 Myristate

AKA: Polyglyceryl-3 Ester, Emulsifier

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, tetradecanoates (1:1) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

CAS #

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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

A modern synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with myristic acid. Created to provide mild emulsification and improved stability in cosmetic formulations.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR