Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI & CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Role in the formula
Glycerin fills a polyol-humectant role in the listed cosmetic formats. Read its percentage as formulation guidance, not an assay.
3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)
- Gels and serums: 3–8%.
- The guide range for creams is 2–5% in this reference.
- The formulation record indicates 2–4% for rinse-off.
Add Glycerin in the water phase without melting it first.
4. Regulatory sources & global compliance
- CosIng information about Glycerin does not itself authorize a particular grade or finished cosmetic.
- The framework in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires an assessment addressing the safety of the finished product that contains Glycerin at the level of the finished cosmetic product.
- Compare the received Glycerin material with its supplier specification and review destination-market filing needs.
5. Safety & risk assessment
Treat the listed amount as cosmetic-development guidance; it does not authorize a drug or OTC product and the completed formula still requires stability and patch testing.
6. Stability & packaging
Store sealed bulk away from heat and sunlight; where oxidation is a concern, evaluate airless or pump packaging; check the finished formula and its packaging together.
7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)
- The cosmetic role of Glycerin is presented as humectant function.
- This product entry provides no basis for therapeutic results, cure claims, or unverified certification claims.
- The cosmetic guidance for Glycerin provides no basis for skin whitening, treatment of acne, sweat control, UV protection, or hair-growth results.










































