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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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A creamy emulsifier that gives lotions a smooth, cushiony feel.
Category
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Type
Emulsifier

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

Low

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.

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.

Comedogenic Rating

Glyceryl Distearate has a comedogenic rating of 2. It has a low likelihood of clogging pores but may not suit all skin types.

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.

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.

Products with Glyceryl Distearate

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