Very Disliked
Propylene Glycol Stearate
Can worsen Oily Skin
Can worsen Oily Skin
Oily Skin is determined by your genetics, but can also be influenced by factors such as stress levels, changing hormonal levels, and humidity.
May cause Acne
May cause Acne
Common acne is known as Acne vulgaris. Acne forms when skin follicles are clogged by sebum, hair, skin cells, or oils. There are several types of acne: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.
May feed Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
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
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
Products with Propylene Glycol Stearate
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