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)
- For gels and serums, use 3–8% in this reference.
- For creams, use 2–5%.
- The level shown for rinse-off is 2–4%.
Add Glycerin to the water phase; no separate melt step is needed.
4. Fuentes normativas y cumplimiento global
- The CosIng record for Glycerin, where listed, is informational rather than product-specific authorization.
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires an assessment addressing the safety of the finished product that contains Glycerin rather than for an ingredient name alone.
- Establish grade-specific details for Glycerin from the supplier and assess filing requirements in the intended market.
5. Seguridad y evaluación de riesgos
This entry provides guidance for cosmetic use only; the note establishes neither drug approval nor OTC-monograph status with patch response and finished-product stability still to be verified.
6. Estabilidad y envasado
For bulk storage, avoid warmth and direct sun and keep the container closed; where oxidation is a concern, evaluate airless or pump packaging; 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 cosmetic listing cannot substantiate therapeutic effects, curative outcomes, or unsupported certification statements.
- The available details for Glycerin does not demonstrate whitening, acne treatment, antiperspirant action, sunscreen use, or hair-growth outcomes.










































