Hydrogenated Lard Glycerides

AKA: Hydrogenated Pork Fat Glycerides
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glycerides, lard mono-, di- and tri-, hydrogenated
CAS #
91744-48-8
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Lard has traditional use in skincare as an emollient across many cultures. These ingredients are modern glyceride derivatives created in the 20th century to provide lard's moisturizing benefits in more stable, lighter-textured cosmetic forms.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR