GLYCERIN cosmetic ingredient

Description

Glycerin is the polyhydric alcohol that conforms generally to the formula

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

56-81-5

EC# code (European Community)

200-289-5

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

DENATURANT : Rendering cosmetics unpalatable. Mostly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol to make it unsuitable for ingestion.

HAIR CONDITIONING : Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

HUMECTANT : Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.

ORAL CARE : Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.

PERFUMING : Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

SKIN CONDITIONING : Maintaining the skin in good condition.

SKIN PROTECTING : Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

SOLVENT : Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING : Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.