Glyceryl Distearate

Glyceryl Distearate 1
AKA: Glyceryl Distearic Acid Ester, Distearin
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Distearic acid, diester with glycerol
CAS #
1323-83-7
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
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
Synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as an emollient and thickening agent. Created to provide the conditioning properties of stearic acid in a more effective cosmetic delivery system.
EWG
1
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR