Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI e CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Ruolo nella formula
Cosmetic washes, gels, and emulsions use glycerin in a polyol-humectant role; the listed level is for formulation development.
3. Livelli d'uso tipici (guida di formulazione)
- Gels and serums: 3–8%.
- The creams use-level reference is 2–5% in this reference.
- The level shown for rinse-off is 2–4%.
The guide places Glycerin in the water phase and calls for no melt step.
4. Fonti normative e conformità globale
- A CosIng listing for Glycerin provides ingredient information, not approval of a supplied grade or finished product.
- 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 complete formula intended for sale.
- Review the documentation for the actual Glycerin grade and the filing requirements for the target market.
5. Sicurezza e valutazione del rischio
This entry provides guidance for cosmetic use only; it should not be read as a drug authorization or OTC listing while finished-product patch and stability testing remain necessary.
6. Stabilità e packaging
Keep bulk supplies closed, cool, and protected from sunlight; choose a package with oxidation sensitivity in view; assess the confirmed formula for stability and package compatibility.
7. Linguaggio dei claim (cosa dire / cosa non dire)
- The cosmetic concept for Glycerin in this entry centers on humectant function.
- The formulation note does not substantiate claims of drug action or cure, or a product certification outside the supporting records.
- The documented facts for Glycerin does not demonstrate whitening, acne care as treatment, perspiration reduction, sun protection, or hair growth.










































