Glyceryl Rosinate
AKA: Glyceryl rosin ester, Rosin glyceride
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Colophonium (Rosin)
Synthetic
Occlusive
Fragrance
Not Clean
Resin acids and Rosin acids, esters with glycerol
CAS #
65997-13-9, 8050-31-5
Form
Wax
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Anti-Inflammatory
Creates protective layer
Adds pleasant scent
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic ester combining glycerin with rosin (derived from pine trees). Used in cosmetics as a film-forming and thickening agent with no significant traditional use history.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR