INCI name

GLYCERYL STEARATES

Glyceryl stearates

A mixture of glycerol esters of stearic acid, used as an emollient.

What it is

Glyceryl stearates is a mixture of the mono-, di- and triesters of glycerin with stearic acid, a C18 saturated fatty acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of products, such as creams and lotions.

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 INCI name does not show the proportions of mono-, di- and triesters.

Functions

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.

Products with this ingredient (56)

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