Propylene Glycol Stearate SE

AKA: Propylene Glycol Stearate Self-Emulsifying

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol, neutralized

Effective at 1.0%

CAS #

-

Functions

Opacifying

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Adds Opacity

Emulsifier

Brightens Skin

Reduces Inflammation

Wound Healing

Mixes oil and water

Creates creamy opacity

Traditional Use

Synthetic ester developed as a self-emulsifying emulsifier for cosmetics. The 'SE' designation indicates built-in surfactant properties for enhanced emulsifying power in formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Concentration Guide

9.9e-05%

2.0%

0%14%

Reported use

CIR reported use: 0.000099-2

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

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️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