Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI et CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Rôle dans la formule
For emulsions, gels, and washes, this guide assigns glycerin a polyol-humectant role. Its level is not a batch assay.
3. Niveaux d'emploi typiques (repère de formulation)
- For gels and serums, the reference gives 3–8%.
- The stated reference for creams is 2–5% as a formulation guide.
- For rinse-off, the recorded level is 2–4% as a formulation guide.
Use the water phase to introduce Glycerin; no melting stage is required.
4. Sources réglementaires et conformité mondiale
- Treat any CosIng entry for Glycerin as a reference only; verify the grade and intended use under current market rules.
- For cosmetics placed on the EU market, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires a safety assessment of the finished cosmetic containing Glycerin for the specific product as it will be marketed.
- Verify the purchased Glycerin grade using supplier data, alongside the applicable filing rules for the destination market.
5. Sécurité et évaluation des risques
The listed use rate is intended as a cosmetic-development guide; no drug approval or OTC-monograph status follows from this guide so patch response and stability should be checked on the finished product.
6. Stabilité et conditionnement
Use cool, sealed storage away from strong light for the bulk; if oxidation risk calls for it, review a pump or airless format; check the finished formula and its packaging together.
7. Formulations d'allégations (à faire / à éviter)
- The listed cosmetic direction for Glycerin emphasizes humectant function.
- This ingredient reference does not demonstrate medical outcomes, cure language, or a product certification not supported by the available facts.
- This reference for Glycerin should not be used to substantiate whitening, treatment of acne, perspiration control, sun protection, or hair growth.










































