Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI y CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Función en la fórmula
Glycerin is a polyol humectant used in cosmetic emulsions, gels, and washes. The percentage shown is formulation guidance.
3. Niveles de uso típicos (guía de formulación)
- For gels and serums, the reference gives 3–8% as a formulation guide.
- For creams, the reference gives 2–5% in this reference.
- The stated reference for rinse-off is 2–4% in this reference.
Add Glycerin in the water phase without melting it first.
4. Fuentes normativas y cumplimiento global
- CosIng may identify Glycerin as an ingredient, but its entry does not approve a material grade or finished formula.
- EU cosmetics rules under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 require a safety assessment of the complete cosmetic formula containing Glycerin in the final product context.
- For Glycerin, check the purchased grade against its supplier TDS and review filing requirements in the destination market.
5. Seguridad y evaluación de riesgos
This entry provides guidance for cosmetic use only; it is not evidence of drug approval or OTC authorization and the completed cosmetic needs its own patch and stability checks.
6. Estabilidad y envasado
Protect sealed bulk from warmth and direct light; where appropriate, assess an airless or pump pack for oxidation-sensitive systems; confirm stability and pack fit with the final formula.
7. Redacción de alegaciones (permitido / no permitido)
- The formulation note describes Glycerin as part of a cosmetic direction focused on humectant function.
- The listed information provides no basis for therapeutic outcomes, clinical cures, or a certification the finished SKU does not hold.
- The formulation record for Glycerin is not evidence for skin whitening, treatment of acne, sweat control, UV protection, or hair-growth results.










































