Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Emulsifier Support / formulation
!Use with awareness

In our reference data, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is a non-ionic, plant-derived emulsifier composed of glycerin, glucose and stearic acid, used to create stable oil-in-water emulsions in creams and lotions. It is valued for its mildness and skin compatibility, often used in natural and sensitive-skin formulations.

🍄 Fungal-acne trigger

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Mild skin irritationRareGenerally well tolerated; minor irritation possible in sensitive individuals.
Allergic contact dermatitisVery rareSensitization is uncommon for this type of polyglyceryl emulsifier.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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