Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI & CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Role in the formula
Glycerin is listed as a humectant in this development reference. The recorded formula also lists Aqua (Water) and Squalane. Review moisture feel and tack in the complete formula.
3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)
- The reference component allocation is 4% w/w.
Use the water phase to introduce Glycerin; no melting stage is required.
4. Regulatory sources & global compliance
- The listed information is intended as a development reference; it offers no approval of the ingredient grade or finished product; The finished cosmetic is outside the approval represented by this note.
5. Safety & risk assessment
Read the recorded level as a cosmetic formulation guide; the note establishes neither drug approval nor OTC-monograph status so the finished cosmetic should receive patch and stability checks.
6. Stability & packaging
Keep bulk supplies closed, cool, and protected from sunlight; match the pack choice to the system's oxidation risk; follow with stability and packaging checks on the confirmed batch.
7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)
- The formulation note describes Glycerin as part of a cosmetic direction focused on humectant function.
- This reference provides no basis for drug effects, clinical cures, or unsupported product certifications.
- The ingredient note for Glycerin does not demonstrate whitening, acne-treatment, antiperspirant, sun-protection, or hair-growth benefits.










































