Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI et CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Rôle dans la formule
In cosmetic gels, emulsions, and washes, glycerin functions as a polyol humectant; its listed level is a guide.
3. Niveaux d'emploi typiques (repère de formulation)
- For gels and serums, use 3–8% as a formulation guide.
- The formulation record indicates 2–5% for creams for the formula.
- The formulation record indicates 2–4% for rinse-off.
The guide places Glycerin in the water phase and calls for no melt step.
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.
- For an EU-market product, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires the finished product's safety, including the formula in which Glycerin is used, to be assessed for the specific product as it will be marketed.
- Confirm the actual Glycerin grade from supplier documentation and check requirements where the product will be sold.
5. Sécurité et évaluation des risques
The guide records a level for cosmetic formulation purposes; no drug approval or OTC status is conferred by this entry and the final formula should undergo patch and stability assessment.
6. Stabilité et conditionnement
Keep bulk supplies closed, cool, and protected from sunlight; consider an airless or pump format when oxidation sensitivity warrants it; check the finished batch's stability and package compatibility.
7. Formulations d'allégations (à faire / à éviter)
- For cosmetic use, this entry records Glycerin in a direction centered on humectant function.
- The available ingredient details cannot verify drug effects, clinical cures, or unsupported product certifications.
- The available details for Glycerin cannot verify skin whitening, acne care, sweat reduction, sun protection, or hair-growth outcomes.










































