Hydrogenated Glyceryl Abietate
What Hydrogenated Glyceryl Abietate is & what it does
Hydrogenated Glyceryl Abietate is an ester formed from glycerin and hydrogenated abietic acid, a component derived from pine rosin. It is used in cosmetics as a film-forming and texture-modifying agent that can add tackiness and help products adhere to the skin. It is commonly found in long-wear or color products where film formation is useful.
Is Hydrogenated Glyceryl Abietate safe?
Hydrogenated Glyceryl Abietate is used as a film former and texture agent in cosmetics and is generally considered safe at typical use levels. Because it is derived from pine rosin, people with rosin or colophony sensitivities may occasionally react. Patch testing is sensible if you have known rosin allergies.
What does Hydrogenated Glyceryl Abietate do in skincare?
Hydrogenated Glyceryl Abietate is a film-forming and texture-modifying ingredient. It can add tackiness and help a product adhere to the skin, which is useful in long-wear or color formulas. It is a functional ingredient rather than an active skincare treatment.
Is Hydrogenated Glyceryl Abietate natural or synthetic?
Hydrogenated Glyceryl Abietate is semi-synthetic. It is made by reacting glycerin with hydrogenated abietic acid, a component of pine rosin, so it starts from natural raw materials but is chemically processed. The result is a modified, plant-derived ester.
Sunscreens with Hydrogenated Glyceryl Abietate
We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:
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Babo Botanicals Daily Sheer Facial Sunscreen Spf 40 - Fragrance Free
82/100
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Thinkdaily Everyday Face SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
70/100
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Thinkbaby SPF 30 Clear Zinc Sunscreen
69/100
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Thinksport SPF 50 Clear Zinc Face Sunscreen
69/100
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Thinksport SPF 30 Clear Zinc Sunscreen
69/100
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Thinkbaby Zinc Oxide 23.4% Sunscreen SPF 50
66/100
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Thinksport Think, Thinksport, Sunscreen, SPF 50
66/100