Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 SORBITYL GLYCYRRHETINATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Glycyrrhetinic acid at high systemic levels can cause pseudoaldosteronism; in a cosmetic context this is unlikely at typical use levels (<2%), but no ingredient-specific dermal margin of safety is published.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate safe in cosmetics?
Glycyrrhetinic acid at high systemic levels can cause pseudoaldosteronism; in a cosmetic context this is unlikely at typical use levels (<2%), but no ingredient-specific dermal margin of safety is published. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate functions as: Skin conditioning agent (sorbityl + glycyrrhetinic acid conjugate provides anti-inflammatory/soothing benefit). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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