Glyceryl Isostearate
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Explained
Glyceryl Isostearate is a mixture made from glycerin and isostearic acid.
Glyceryl Isostearate is an emollient. Emollients create a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Glyceryl Isostearate also helps make the texture of a product thicker.
Glyceryl Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
See all 124 products with Glyceryl Isostearate
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Sunscreens
Cleansers
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
References
Products with Glyceryl Isostearate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
76225
INCI Name
GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE
EC #
 266-124-4
All Functions
Emollient, Emulsifying
