Glyceryl Stearate Aqua ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily a nonionic emulsifier and texture builder, helping oil and water phases stay blended while adding body and a soft skin feel. It is commonly used in creams, lotions, cleansers, and hair conditioners.
What does Glyceryl Stearate Aqua do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily a nonionic emulsifier and texture builder, helping oil and water phases stay blended while adding body and a soft skin feel. It is commonly used in creams, lotions, cleansers, and hair conditioners.
Is Glyceryl Stearate Aqua clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally well-tolerated and not a common restricted-list concern. Sensitivity is uncommon, though very reactive skin may respond to richer fatty emulsifiers in leave-on formulas.
Is Glyceryl Stearate Aqua sustainable?
This material is usually made from glycerin, fatty acids, and water, with feedstocks that may be plant-derived and sometimes palm-linked. It is considered biodegradable, and the main sustainability question is traceable sourcing of the fatty-acid portion.
Is Glyceryl Stearate Aqua COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted under COSMOS natural and organic standards when made from approved natural-origin feedstocks and compliant processing. Its profile fits Green Chemistry reasonably well because it can use renewable inputs, has low persistence, and performs without high-concern solvents.
How does Glyceryl Stearate Aqua work chemically?
The molecule is a nonionic lipid ester dispersed with water, giving it both oil-compatible and mild emulsifying behavior. Typical use levels are about 1 to 5 percent, with melting around the mid-50s to mid-60s °C and best stability in mildly acidic to neutral emulsions.
Last updated 2026-05-16