Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI et CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Rôle dans la formule
Glycerin serves as the polyol humectant in these cosmetic formats, while the stated percentage remains a formulation reference.
3. Niveaux d'emploi typiques (repère de formulation)
- The stated reference for gels and serums is 3–8%.
- For creams, the reference gives 2–5% as a formulation guide.
- For rinse-off, the recorded level is 2–4%.
Add Glycerin in the water phase without melting it first.
4. Sources réglementaires et conformité mondiale
- CosIng information about Glycerin does not itself authorize a particular grade or finished cosmetic.
- EU market placement under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires a safety review of the finished cosmetic in which Glycerin is used rather than for an ingredient name alone.
- Match the selected Glycerin material to its supplier TDS and check the filing list for the market of sale.
5. Sécurité et évaluation des risques
Treat the listed amount as cosmetic-development guidance; it provides no evidence that a drug or OTC monograph applies so the finished cosmetic should receive patch and stability checks.
6. Stabilité et conditionnement
Keep the ingredient in cool, closed bulk storage away from sunlight; review airless or pump options if oxidation presents a concern; use batch testing to verify 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.
- This ingredient reference does not establish drug claims, cure claims, or a certification that is absent from the product records.
- The ingredient note for Glycerin offers no support for a skin-lightening result, acne treatment, antiperspirant action, sunscreen efficacy, or hair growth.










































