"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- INCI name: POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: -
- Classification: Nonionic surfactant
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate is a derivative of glycerol and capric acid (coconut, palm). It is a nonionic surfactant used in cosmetics as an emulsifier. It is often found in micellar waters. It is authorized in organic.
Its functions (INCI)
- Emulsifying : Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
This ingredient is present in 0.7% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
