Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI y CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Función en la fórmula
The glycerin note covers its polyol-humectant role in washes, gels, and emulsions and gives a formulation guide level.
3. Niveles de uso típicos (guía de formulación)
- For gels and serums, the reference gives 3–8%.
- For creams, the recorded level is 2–5% as a formulation guide.
- The stated reference for rinse-off is 2–4% as a formulation guide.
The guide places Glycerin in the water phase and calls for no melt step.
4. Fuentes normativas y cumplimiento global
- Use CosIng's information on Glycerin as a reference, then verify the specific grade and intended use under market rules.
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 sets the requirement for a safety assessment covering the complete formulation with Glycerin as part of the finished cosmetic's safety documentation.
- Review the documentation for the actual Glycerin grade and the filing requirements for the target market.
5. Seguridad y evaluación de riesgos
The listed use rate is intended as a cosmetic-development guide; it should not be read as a drug authorization or OTC listing and the completed cosmetic needs its own patch and stability checks.
6. Estabilidad y envasado
Keep the ingredient in cool, closed bulk storage away from sunlight; review airless or pump options if oxidation presents a concern; verify the chosen pack against the tested formula.
7. Redacción de alegaciones (permitido / no permitido)
- The formulation note describes Glycerin as part of a cosmetic direction focused on humectant function.
- The formulation note does not demonstrate drug effects, cures, or certification claims that go beyond the documented ingredient information.
- The formulation record for Glycerin cannot establish whitening, acne-treatment, antiperspirant, sun-protection, or hair-growth benefits.










































