GLYCERETH-3

Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Glycereth-3 is commonly used in cosmetic products as an emollient and humectant. It helps draw water into the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft. It also helps improve product texture, making it softer and more pleasant to apply.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use by regulatory bodies, such as the FDA and CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally derived from plant sources and is considered vegan, unless it is combined with other components of animal origin in a product.

✨ Worth knowing: Glycereth-3 is an ethoxylated version of glycerol, meaning it has been modified with additional ethylene oxide units to improve its water solubility. This makes it highly versatile in aqueous formulations. However, ethoxylation often involves the use of certain chemical processes that may worry some consumers, but levels of dioxane, a potential by-product, are strictly controlled.

Present in: moisturizers, lotions, facial cleansers, hair care products and some make-up products.

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