Glyceryl Monostearate
- INCI:
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Also known as:
- Glyceryl stearate · GMS · Glyceryl stearate
Ester of glycerin and stearic acid used as a primary emulsifier and consistency agent in oil-in-water emulsions. It provides stability, creaminess and a non-greasy finish highly valued in skin care products; it is also used as an excipient in pharmaceutical and veterinary semisolid bases and in household care, industrial and supplement formulations.
Functions
Typical applications
- Facial and body creams
- Lotions
- Sunscreens
- Conditioners
- Pharmaceutical and veterinary cream bases
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