OriginSynthesized from glycerin and allyl chloride or similar allyl compounds through organic chemistry reactions. Produced via etherification, where glycerin is chemically bonded with an allyl group under controlled conditions.
Glyceryl-a-Monoallylether
Formula
C6H12O3
Mol. Weight
132.16
CAS #
123-34-2
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 588)
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