Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate

AKA “HZOQZUAYCHLWQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N, FT41089, DB-210676, Dodecanoic acid--propane-1”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Polyglyceryl-3 laurate

AKA: HZOQZUAYCHLWQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N, FT41089, DB-210676, Dodecanoic acid--propane-1

Synthetic · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together, creating a smooth, stable texture in cleansers and skincare products.

Formula

C21H48O11

Mol. Weight

476.60

CAS #

51033-31-9

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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.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emulsifier

Brightens Skin

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with lauric acid from coconut oil. Developed as a gentler alternative to traditional synthetic surfactants in skincare products.