A diester of glycerol and stearic acid, used as an emollient.
What it is
Glyceryl distearate is the diester of glycerol with stearic acid, a C18 fatty acid, a waxy solid. CosIng lists it as an antistatic agent and emollient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, lip products and other emulsions.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The commercial material may contain mono- and triesters alongside the diester.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.