Glow Essence Toner Base

1. INCI & CAS

INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5

2. Role in the formula

This entry describes glycerin as a polyol humectant for gels, emulsions, and washes, with a guide level rather than a batch result.

3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)

• Gels and serums: 3–8% for the formula.
• For creams, the reference gives 2–5% as a formulation guide.
• The stated reference for rinse-off is 2–4% as a formulation guide.

The water phase is the addition point for Glycerin; a separate melt is unnecessary.

4. Regulatory sources & global compliance

• 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 finished cosmetic containing Glycerin for the complete formula intended for sale.
• Review the supplier TDS for the received Glycerin grade, together with the target market's current filing requirements.

5. Safety & risk assessment

The use-level note is a reference for cosmetic formulation; the note establishes neither drug approval nor OTC-monograph status and the completed cosmetic needs its own patch and stability checks.

6. Stability & packaging

Use cool, sealed storage away from strong light for the bulk; choose a package with oxidation sensitivity in view; confirm final stability and pack compatibility on a representative 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 therapeutic outcomes, clinical cures, or a certification the finished SKU does not hold.
• This cosmetic entry naming Glycerin does not establish skin whitening, treatment of acne, sweat control, UV protection, or hair-growth results.

1. INCI & CAS

INCI: Propanediol · CAS: 504-63-2

2. Role in the formula

1,3-propanediol serves as a cosmetic humectant and solvent in this guidance, distinct from propylene glycol.

3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)

• For most water chassis, the reference gives 2–8% in this reference.

Incorporate Propanediol in the water phase.

4. Regulatory sources & global compliance

• Treat any CosIng entry for Propanediol as a reference only; verify the grade and intended use under current market rules.
• EU market placement under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires an assessment of the safety of the final cosmetic containing Propanediol as a finished-product assessment.
• Use the supplier TDS to confirm grade-specific details for Propanediol and review the destination market's requirements.

5. Safety & risk assessment

Use the stated level as reference guidance for cosmetic formulation; it does not authorize a drug or OTC product while finished-product patch and stability testing remain necessary.

6. Stability & packaging

Keep the ingredient in cool, closed bulk storage away from sunlight; take oxidation sensitivity into account when selecting the final pack; check the finished batch's stability and package compatibility.

7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)

• The formulation note describes Propanediol as part of a cosmetic direction focused on propanediol solvent.

• The listed information provides no basis for medical outcomes, cure language, or a product certification not supported by the available facts.
• This cosmetic entry naming Propanediol provides no basis for skin whitening, acne care, sweat reduction, sun protection, or hair-growth outcomes.

1. INCI & CAS

INCI: Panthenol · CAS: 81-13-0

2. Role in the formula

The reference describes D-panthenol as a water-soluble humectant for serums, gels, lotions, and washes. Its level is not a batch test result.

3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)

• The stated reference for serums and gels is 1–5%.
• For creams and lotions, the reference gives 1–3%.
• Rinse-off washes may use the guide range 0.5–2% in this reference.

The water-soluble Panthenol entry calls for cool-down addition and notes a typical leave-on pH of about 5–6.

4. Regulatory sources & global compliance

• A CosIng entry naming Panthenol does not by itself approve the purchased grade or complete cosmetic.
• EU cosmetics rules under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 require a safety evaluation of the product containing Panthenol as it will be marketed in the final product context.
• Check the supplier's technical information for the Panthenol grade and confirm the relevant market filing list.

5. Safety & risk assessment

This level is a cosmetic-formulation guide; it provides no evidence that a drug or OTC monograph applies so the finished cosmetic should receive patch and stability checks.

6. Stability & packaging

Protect the sealed bulk from heat, sun, and unnecessary exposure; consider an airless or pump format when oxidation sensitivity warrants it; verify the chosen pack against the tested formula.

7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)

• The cosmetic role of Panthenol is presented as comfort and humectant support.

• The available ingredient details does not establish claims of drug activity, a clinical cure, or an undocumented product certification.
• The cosmetic guidance for Panthenol offers no support for skin whitening, acne treatment, antiperspirant use, sun protection, or hair growth.