Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate SE

Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate SE molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate Self-Emulsifying, Emulsifier
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, reaction products with octadecanoic acid (1:1), neutralized (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 self-emulsifying variant of polyglyceryl-3 stearate developed for cosmetic formulation efficiency. Created to reduce the need for additional emulsifying agents while maintaining product stability.
EWG
4
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-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR