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GLYCOL HYDROXYSTEARATE.

Insufficient Data CAS 33907-46-9 / OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glycol Hydroxystearate is a versatile cosmetic ingredient primarily functioning as a skin conditioning agent, providing emollient benefits to enhance the skin's texture. It also serves as an emulsifier to stabilize formulations and contributes to product opacity.

Summary

Skin Conditioning Agent Emollient Emulsifying Agent Opacifying Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient works on the skin by creating a protective, softening layer that helps to reduce transepidermal water loss. In formulations, it acts as a surfactant, facilitating the stable dispersion of immiscible liquids, and as an opacifying agent, contributing to the product's visual density.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Although specific optimal pH data for Glycol Hydroxystearate is not available, a chemically similar compound, Polyethylene Glycol-15-Hydroxystearate, exhibits robust stability across a broad pH spectrum, generally ranging from 4 to 9.

Conflicts

  • strong oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

Glycol Hydroxystearate has not undergone an independent safety review by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. However, closely related compounds, such as Glycol Stearate and Glycol Distearate, have been assessed and deemed safe for use in cosmetics. Specifically, Glycol Stearate demonstrated no instances of skin irritation or sensitization in human trials at concentrations of 2-5%, with its maximum reported usage concentration reaching 5% as of 2022.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While Glycol Hydroxystearate offers valuable formulating properties and emollient benefits, the absence of direct safety assessments and specific clinical efficacy data necessitates further investigation for a comprehensive profile.

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