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Emollient

ACETYLATED GLYCERYL STEARATE/PALMITATE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Acetylated glyceryl esters of stearic and palmitic acids. A wax-like emollient used to soften creams and improve skin feel. Considered very safe.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-conditioning emollient
  • Smoothes and softens
  • Stable in formulation
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • No notable cosmetic concerns
  • Limited proprietary data on the exact ester mix

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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