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Glycol Stearate
May feed Fungal Acne
These ingredients are considered potential triggers for fungal acne, but not everyone will react to them. Because fungal acne can be tricky to identify and manage, itโs best to consult a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Explained
Glycol Stearate comes from stearic acid and ethylene glycol.
It is a creamy wax used to stabilize ingredients as an emulsifier. Glycol stearate also contains emollient properties. Emollients sit on top of the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
See all 476 products with Glycol Stearate
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
Alternative names
Ethylene Glycol Monostearate
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.5%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
3% to
4%
References
Products with Glycol Stearate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34143
INCI Name
GLYCOL STEARATE
EC #
ย 203-886-9
Ph. Eur. Name
ethylenglycoli monostearas
All Functions
Emollient, Emulsifying, Opa CI Fying, Surfactant
