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)
- The guide range for gels and serums is 3–8% in this reference.
- The stated reference for creams is 2–5% in this reference.
- 2–4% is listed for rinse-off in this reference.
Use the water phase to introduce Glycerin; no melting stage is required.
4. Sources réglementaires et conformité mondiale
- CosIng provides reference information for Glycerin; confirm the specific grade and intended use against market requirements.
- EU market placement under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires the final cosmetic with Glycerin to undergo a safety assessment before release of the finished cosmetic.
- Use current supplier documentation for the purchased Glycerin grade and verify applicable destination-market filings.
5. Sécurité et évaluation des risques
The listed use rate is intended as a cosmetic-development guide; it should not be read as a drug authorization or OTC listing and the completed cosmetic needs its own patch and stability checks.
6. Stabilité et conditionnement
Use cool, sealed storage away from strong light for the bulk; where oxidation is a concern, evaluate airless or pump packaging; use batch testing to verify stability and package compatibility.
7. Formulations d'allégations (à faire / à éviter)
- The cosmetic role of Glycerin is presented as humectant function.
- The ingredient guidance cannot substantiate medical outcomes, cure language, or a product certification not supported by the available facts.
- The ingredient record for Glycerin does not demonstrate whitening, treatment of acne, perspiration control, sun protection, or hair growth.










































