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GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE

Last update on Jan 11, 2023

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a hydrating ingredient that is used in many cosmetic and personal care products. Depending on the manufacturing process of the formulation, this ingredient can serve a number of functions. It is a good cleansing agent that can mix well with oil and dirt to leave the surface clean. Further, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is also an emulsifier. The chemical formula of Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is C₂₇H₄₈O₁₀.

CAS Number: 55840-13-6 / 86418-55-5Chem/IUPAC Name: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol monooctadecanoateEINECS/ELINCS No: 259-855-5COSING REF No: 76253

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BENTONE HYDROLUXE™ 360

by Elementis

INCI: GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | CETEARYL ALCOHOL | HECTORITE | XANTHAN GUM | GLYCERYL BEHENATE

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Cosphaderm® GS Connect

by DKSH

INCI: GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE

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Emfinity® GSC

by BRB International BV

INCI: GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE

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What is GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE used for?

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a multi-functional ingredient and serves many benefits in the world of cosmetics and personal care. It can mainly be found in products such as cleansers, moisturizers, mascaras and foundations.

Skin care: It is added to skin care products because it has the ability to deeply moisturize the skin and leave it smoother and healthier. It can also mix well with the dirt particles present on the surface to gently wash them away. It also makes cosmetic products more hydrating and prevents them from drying out. Moreover, it is a great emulsifier that prevents oil and water from separating in the cosmetic formulation.

Origin

Glyceryl Stearate is made by reacting stearic acid and glycerin. Whereas, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate has an added citric acid molecule. This waxy ingredient is white to pale yellow in color in its raw form.

What does GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE do in a formulation?

CLEANSING|

EMULSIFYING|

MOISTURISING|

SMOOTHING

Safety Profile

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is safe and good for the skin. It works for all the skin types and does not have any common side effects such as skin sensitization or irritation. However, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate can be mildly comedogenic and cause acne on highly sensitive skin. A patch test can be done before full application for added precautions. Additionally, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate that is derived from plant based sources is vegan and halal.