Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides

What Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides is & what it does

Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides are a mix of mono-, di-, and triglycerides obtained by hydrogenating glycerides from vegetable oils. In formulas they serve as emollients and skin-conditioning agents, and they help stabilize emulsions by supporting the oil phase. The hydrogenation step makes them more saturated, which improves oxidative stability and gives a soft, smooth texture.

What do Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides do in skincare?

They act as emollients and skin-conditioning agents that soften and smooth the skin. They also help stabilize emulsions by supporting the oil phase, and the hydrogenation step gives them a stable, smooth texture.

Are Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides natural or synthetic?

They are plant-derived but processed. The glycerides come from vegetable oils and are then hydrogenated, an industrial step that adds hydrogen to make them more saturated and stable.

Are Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides vegan?

The name indicates a vegetable origin, so they are typically suitable for vegan formulas. Because glycerides can in principle come from various sources, it is worth confirming with the brand if strict vegan status is important.

Sunscreens with Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides

We rate 17 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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