Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate 1
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Glyceryl Stearate Citrate 2
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AKA: 3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, MONOESTER WITH 1
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Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from stearic acid and glycerin, both plant-based fatty acids and polyols. Produced through esterification of glycerin with stearic acid, followed by citric acid conjugation.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
55840-13-6, 86418-55-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Softens & Smooths
Emulsifier
Conditions Skin
Smooths and softens skin
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 441)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 322)
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 322)
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR