Very Disliked
Glycol Distearate
May feed Fungal Acne
Fungal acne-safe products avoid ingredients that feed Malassezia yeast, the cause of fungal acne. Unlike regular acne, fungal acne appears as small, uniform bumps and won't respond to typical acne treatments. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
See all 1,812 products with Glycol Distearate
Users who like it
10%
Users who avoid it
90%
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
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.9%
Top categories
Cleansers
Haircare
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Products with Glycol Distearate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34134
INCI Name
GLYCOL DISTEARATE
EC #
 211-014-3
All Functions
Emollient, Emulsifying, Opa CI Fying, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
