Glyceryl Distearate

Glyceryl Distearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 45 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameGLYCERYL DISTEARATE
FunctionANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number1323-83-7
EC number215-359-0
Prevalence45 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 22.2%General Moisturizers 15.6%Conditioners 11.1%Shampoos 8.9%Body Lotions 6.7%Body Scrubs 4.4%

Frequently asked

What does Glyceryl Distearate do in skincare?
Glyceryl Distearate functions as an antistatic, skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Glyceryl Distearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Glyceryl Distearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (22.2% of its uses).

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