Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI y CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Función en la fórmula
Cosmetic washes, gels, and emulsions use glycerin in a polyol-humectant role; the listed level is for formulation development.
3. Niveles de uso típicos (guía de formulación)
- The guide range for gels and serums is 3–8%.
- For creams, the reference gives 2–5%.
- The guide range for rinse-off is 2–4% in this reference.
The guide places Glycerin in the water phase and calls for no melt step.
4. Fuentes normativas y cumplimiento global
- Database information on Glycerin does not replace review of the supplied grade and finished product under market rules.
- The framework in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires the complete cosmetic containing Glycerin to receive its own safety assessment for the complete formula intended for sale.
- 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 provides no evidence that a drug or OTC monograph applies with patch and stability testing still needed for the completed formula.
6. Estabilidad y envasado
Keep bulk supplies closed, cool, and protected from sunlight; choose a package with oxidation sensitivity in view; check the finished batch's stability and package compatibility.
7. Redacción de alegaciones (permitido / no permitido)
- This guide frames Glycerin's cosmetic direction around humectant function.
- This reference does not establish therapeutic results, cure claims, or unverified certification claims.
- The available details for Glycerin does not support whitening, acne treatment, antiperspirant action, sunscreen use, or hair-growth outcomes.










































