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










































