DIHYDROXYETHYL STEARYL GLYCINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Dihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Dihydroxyethyl stearyl glycinate is an ether-amide derivative of glycine and stearyl alcohol, functioning as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics. Glycine derivatives are generally biocompatible and mild. No EU Annex restrictions apply, no GHS hazard classifications are listed, and the ingredient is used in skincare and hair care formulations. The presence of hydroxyl groups provides hydrophilic conditioning properties.
Skin benefits
- Skin-conditioning agent
- Provides moisturising and soft feel to skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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