Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI et CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Rôle dans la formule
The listed glycerin role is that of a polyol humectant in cosmetic washes, gels, and emulsions; the amount is guidance only.
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.
Add Glycerin in the water phase without melting it first.
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.
- For an EU-market product, 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.
- Verify the purchased Glycerin grade using supplier data, alongside the applicable filing rules for the destination market.
5. Sécurité et évaluation des risques
Read the recorded level as a cosmetic formulation guide; it makes no claim of drug or OTC authorization so patch response and stability should be checked on the finished product.
6. Stabilité et conditionnement
Keep bulk supplies closed, cool, and protected from sunlight; take oxidation sensitivity into account when selecting the final pack; check the final package and formula together for compatibility and stability.
7. Formulations d'allégations (à faire / à éviter)
- The cosmetic role of Glycerin is presented as humectant function.
- This product entry does not establish claims of drug action or cure, or a product certification outside the supporting records.
- This cosmetic entry naming Glycerin does not substantiate skin whitening, acne care, sweat reduction, sun protection, or hair-growth outcomes.










































