Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate

Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate 1
AKA: Rosin Ester
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Colophonium (Rosin)
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Resin acids and Rosin acids, hydrogenated, esters with glycerol
CAS #
65997-13-9
Form
Wax
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Anti-Inflammatory
Creates protective layer
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester derived from glycerin and hydrogenated rosin (pine tree resin derivative). Developed as an emulsifier and film-forming agent in cosmetics.
EWG
4
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR