Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol Stearate

Can worsen Oily Skin
May cause Acne
May feed Fungal Acne

Explained

Propylene Glycol Stearate is a mixture of propylene gylcol and stearic acid.

It is a skin conditioning agent with emollient properties. Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top of the skin.

This ingredient may not be acne or fungal-acne safe.

See all 57 products with Propylene Glycol Stearate

Comedogenic Rating
0-3
Irritancy Rating
0-1
Users who like it
2%
Users who avoid it
98%

What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Alternative names

Propylene Glycol Monostearate

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Makeup
Treatments
Sunscreens
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 37310
INCI Name PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE
INN Name propylene glycol monostearate
EC #  215-354-3 / 205-557-5
Ph. Eur. Name propylenglycoli monostearas
All Functions Skin Conditioning, Surfactant