Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate

AKA: Glyceryl Mixed Esters

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Chemical Exfoliant

Clean

9-Octadeceneoic acid, mixed esters with glycerol, 9,12-octadecadienoic acid, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, and 2-hydroxypropanoic acid

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Emulsifying

Moisturizing

Strengthens Barrier

Anti-Inflammatory

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic blend combining glycerin with multiple naturally-derived fatty acids and citric/lactic acid. Created as a multifunctional emollient and preservative system without traditional historical use.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Mini Barrier Repair Cream

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR