Snapshot
- Overview
- A creamy emulsifier that gives lotions a smooth, cushiony feel.
- Category
- Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emulsifier
Glyceryl Distearate
Glyceryl distearate is a glycerin-stearic acid diester commonly used as an oil-soluble emulsifier and emollient wax. It's chosen to build body and stabilize emulsions in lotions and washes.
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Our take
Is Glyceryl Distearate a Good Ingredient?
It's Good for its dependable emulsion stabilization and creamy, cushioned skin feel that improves product aesthetics. It's a stable waxy diester valued for building texture rather than delivering a targeted skin effect, which is why it sits at Good.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Creates a creamy, cushioned feel and helps skin feel smoother and more comforted. Forms a soft, nurturing layer that reduces tightness from dryness.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in body butters, cold-cream cleansers, and conditioning masks to enrich texture. Also appears in hand creams and creamy body washes for a plush, pampering application.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally low irritation potential and suitable for most skin types. Heavier formulas containing this waxy emulsifier may feel occlusive on very oily or congestion-prone skin; patch test if sensitive.
Products with Glyceryl Distearate
