Emulsifier
APRICOT KERNEL OIL POLYGLYCERYL-3 ESTERS
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Apricot kernel oil esterified with polyglycerin-3 — sister molecule to the polyglyceryl-5 version, with a slightly different chain length. Same gentle, well-tolerated emulsifier profile and no notable safety concerns.
Function
Skin benefits
- Gentle plant-derived emulsifier
- Light, smooth emulsion feel
- Free of PEG-class impurities
- Apricot-oil-derived emollient action
Known concerns
- No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related emulsifiers
Same plant / compound family
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