Glyceryl Hydroxystearate

Glyceryl Hydroxystearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameGLYCERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number1323-42-8
EC number215-355-9
Prevalence10 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Body Lotions 20%Facial Treatments 10%Foot Cream 10%General Moisturizers 10%Hand Cream 10%Makeup Removers 10%

Frequently asked

What does Glyceryl Hydroxystearate do in skincare?
Glyceryl Hydroxystearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Glyceryl Hydroxystearate 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 Hydroxystearate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body lotions (20% of its uses).

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