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Emollient

GLYCERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS 1323-42-8 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A glycerin ester of hydroxystearic acid — works as an emollient and skin-conditioning lipid in creams. Mild fatty-acid derivative with no documented cosmetic safety concerns.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Skin emollient and softening
  • Stable lipid film former
  • Mild and well tolerated

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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