Propylene Glycol Distearate

Propylene Glycol Distearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, opacifying agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePROPYLENE GLYCOL DISTEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, OPACIFYING, PEARLESCENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number6182-11-2
EC number228-229-3
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 100%

Frequently asked

What does Propylene Glycol Distearate do in skincare?
Propylene Glycol Distearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Propylene Glycol 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 Propylene Glycol Distearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (100% of its uses).

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