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Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate
AKA: Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, PGPR
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Complex ester of hexaglycerol and polyricinoleic acid
CAS #
107615-51-0
Form
Liquid
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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
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century from castor oil (ricinus communis) derivatives to stabilize oil and water mixtures in cosmetics without traditional animal-derived emulsifiers.