Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI et CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Rôle dans la formule
Glycerin is a polyol humectant used in cosmetic emulsions, gels, and washes. The percentage shown is formulation guidance.
3. Niveaux d'emploi typiques (repère de formulation)
- 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. Sources réglementaires et conformité mondiale
- 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. Sécurité et évaluation des risques
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. Stabilité et conditionnement
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. Formulations d'allégations (à faire / à éviter)
- 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.










































