Glyceryl Tri-Hydrogenated Rosinate

AKA: Rosin Ester

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Colophonium (Rosin)

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Triester of glycerine and the partially hydrogenated acids derived from Rosin

Form

Wax

Functions

Emollient

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

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ingredient created by chemically hydrogenating rosin-derived glyceryl rosinate. Developed in the 20th century for use as a thickening and texturizing agent in cosmetics.

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-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR