EWG Safety Score
2
Low
What Is Glyceryl Distearate?
Glyceryl distearate is a mixture of portions of glycerin and stearic acid used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics. May be animal-derived or synthetic.
How widely it's used
0.1%
of skincare products contain this ingredient
— placing it in the top 50% of most-used ingredients.
Most common in:
Cleansers
Moisturisers
Treatments
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- GLYCERYL DISTEARATE
- EC Number
- 215-359-0
- Function
- Antistatic, Emollient
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