Glyceryl Distearate
What Glyceryl Distearate is & what it does
Glyceryl Distearate is a diester of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty diglyceride. It works as an emollient, thickener, and co-emulsifier, giving creams and lotions body and a smooth, conditioned skin-feel while helping stabilize the formula. It is a common, well-established ingredient in moisturizers and emulsions. It carries no flagged concerns in this catalog.
What is Glyceryl Distearate?
Glyceryl Distearate is a diester of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty diglyceride. It is used in cosmetics as an emollient, thickener, and co-emulsifier.
What does Glyceryl Distearate do in skincare?
It gives creams and lotions body and a smooth, conditioned skin-feel while helping stabilize the formula. It is a common ingredient in moisturizers and emulsions.
Is Glyceryl Distearate safe?
It is generally considered safe and well established for cosmetic use, and it carries no flagged concerns in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Glyceryl Distearate
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Bioclarity Sunfilter
67/100
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Nu Skin Nutricentials Day Dream Protective Cream Creamy Day Moisturizer SPF 30
65/100