Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Glyceryl stearate citrate is an ester derived from glycerin, stearic acid, and citric acid that works as an anionic emulsifier. It's selected to build stable oil-in-water emulsions with a light, smooth texture and support easy, uniform application.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A light emulsifier that helps creams apply evenly with a silky finish.
Category
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Type
Emulsifier

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Great

Comedogenic Risk

Low

Skin Benefits

Delivers a light, non-greasy skin feel while helping products apply evenly. Aims for a soft, silky finish without heaviness.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in fluid moisturizers, milky serums, and lightweight lotions to keep textures uniform. Also appears in sunscreens to help achieve an elegant, spreadable base.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Considered low risk for irritation or sensitization. No common regulatory restrictions for standard cosmetic use.

Is Glyceryl Stearate Citrate a Good Ingredient?

It rates Great as a mild, efficient emulsifier that forms stable, lightweight emulsions and stays effective across typical cosmetic pH ranges. Its gentle profile and good stability make it well suited to sensitive-skin formulas with low irritation risk, which is why it earns the top rating among emulsifiers of its type.

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