Hydrogenated Vegetable Glyceride
INCI: HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE GLYCERIDE
Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 2 Jun 2026
A plant-derived emollient that stabilises and softens skin formulations
Best For Skin Types
All, Dry, Sensitive
Addresses
Usage Frequency
Daily
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What Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Glyceride?
Hydrogenated vegetable glyceride is a fatty substance derived from vegetable oils that have undergone hydrogenation — a process that adds hydrogen to make them more stable and solid at room temperature. Chemically, it belongs to a group of ingredients called glycerides, which are naturally occurring compounds found in plant and animal fats.
In skincare formulations, it functions as an emollient (skin softener), emulsifier (helping to blend oil and water-based ingredients), and viscosity controller (adjusting product texture). It also acts as a stabiliser, helping formulations maintain consistency over time.
How It Works
Hydrogenated vegetable glyceride works by penetrating the outer layers of skin and depositing a layer of lipids (fats) that reduce water loss. This occlusive effect helps maintain skin hydration without blocking pores excessively.
Within a formulation, it acts as a bridge between oil and water components, allowing these otherwise incompatible ingredients to blend smoothly. This also means the active ingredients in a product can be distributed more evenly across the skin.
Clinical Evidence & References
Research suggests that plant-based triglycerides like hydrogenated vegetable glyceride can improve the delivery of active ingredients through the skin barrier, potentially making other components in a formula more effective. One preliminary study examining similar plant-derived lipids showed promise in enhancing percutaneous permeation when combined with phospholipids.
Safety assessments of glyceride compounds — including those chemically similar to hydrogenated vegetable glyceride — indicate they are well-tolerated in cosmetic use at typical concentrations, though the specific evidence base for this ingredient in isolation remains limited.
Published Research
How to Use
Hydrogenated vegetable glyceride is used by formulators rather than applied directly to skin, so you'll encounter it as part of your skincare products rather than as a standalone ingredient. It performs consistently across both leave-on and rinse-off products, so there are no special application instructions needed.
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