Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI y CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Función en la fórmula
The reference uses glycerin as a polyol humectant across washes, gels, and emulsions. Treat the percentage as development guidance.
3. Niveles de uso típicos (guía de formulación)
- For gels and serums, the reference gives 3–8%.
- The creams use-level reference is 2–5% as a formulation guide.
- For rinse-off, the reference gives 2–4% as a formulation guide.
Add Glycerin to the water phase; no separate melt step is needed.
4. Fuentes normativas y cumplimiento global
- An entry for Glycerin in CosIng is not authorization for a material grade or completed cosmetic; review local requirements.
- EU market placement under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires a safety assessment of the complete cosmetic formula containing Glycerin for the completed formula, not simply for an ingredient in isolation.
- Confirm the actual Glycerin grade from supplier documentation and check requirements where the product will be sold.
5. Seguridad y evaluación de riesgos
Use the stated level as reference guidance for cosmetic formulation; it makes no claim of drug or OTC authorization and the completed cosmetic needs its own patch and stability checks.
6. Estabilidad y envasado
Store the bulk in a closed container in a cool, shaded place; for oxidation-sensitive formulas, consider an airless or pump pack; confirm stability and pack fit with the final formula.
7. Redacción de alegaciones (permitido / no permitido)
- The listed cosmetic direction for Glycerin emphasizes humectant function.
- The development record cannot substantiate therapeutic outcomes, clinical cures, or a certification the finished SKU does not hold.
- The documented facts for Glycerin does not substantiate whitening, acne treatment, antiperspirant effects, sunscreen use, or hair growth.










































