Conditioning agent
DIHYDROXYETHYL STEARYL GLYCINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A glycine-derived conditioning ingredient used as a mild surfactant or skin softener. It is generally considered gentle, although independent safety reviews are limited.
Skin benefits
- Mild amino-acid-derived surfactant or conditioning agent
- Good skin compatibility versus harsher anionic surfactants
- Helps soften and condition skin
Known concerns
- Limited independent toxicology data
- No specific CIR monograph located
- Effects depend on formulation context
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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