Glyceryl Dihydroxystearate

AKA: Bis(12-hydroxyoctadecanoic) acid, Diester with glycerol, YVGVUWZNLUMLFY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Bis(12-hydroxyoctadecanoic) acid, diester with glycerol

Formula

C39H76O7

Mol. Weight

657.00

CAS #

78616-19-0

Form

Liquid

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic compound combining glycerin with hydroxylated stearic acid. Developed as a modern thickening and stabilizing agent for cosmetic formulations.

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-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR