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Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-3 pentaricinoleate
AKA: Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Emollient Ester
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
9-(Z)-Octadecanoic acid, 12-(R)-hydroxy-, pentaester with triglycerol
Effective at 1.35%
CAS #
221354-73-0
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A plant-based synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with castor oil fatty acids. Created to provide natural-origin emulsification in contemporary skincare formulations.