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Cosmetic Ingredient Archive: Glycerin

Glycerin, Glycerol


1. INCI name

Glycerin

2. Molecular formula

C3H8O3

3. CAS number

56-81-5

4. EC Number

200-289-5

5. EWG grade

  • Score: 1-2
  • Data availability: Good (The data is reliable)


6. Origin

Synthetic

7. Function

  • Denaturant
  • Fragrance ingredient, Perfuming
  • Hair conditioning agent
  • Humectant, Skin conditioning agent, Skin protectant
  • Oral care agent, Oral health care drug
  • Viscosity decreasing agent
  • Solvent

8. Regulatory status(countries)

  • Canada(Restriction)
    • "Conditions of use by product type: Manufacturers of oral and leave-on products containing glycerin must ensure the raw material used is within the specifications of an accepted pharmacopeia with respect to diethylene glycol(DEG) impurities"

9. Related ingredients

N/A

10. Remark

How do you make glycerin?

  • by-products of mixing ester with caustic soda water, such as olive oil and coconut oil.
  • In the 18th century, they relied on candles and soap containing animal fat to make glycerin. In modern times, it is known that plant, animal, and petroleum resources can be used to obtain glycerin.

How does glycerin work?

  • It has excellent hydration capability
  • Anti-aging through wrinkle improvement
  • Promoting Skin Healing through Cell Growth

Source

- https://byjus.com/chemistry/glycerol-formula/
- https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

Location: South Korea

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