Ingredient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
GSC
Citric Acid Ester of Glyceryl Stearate
What it is
A plant-derived, non-ionic emulsifying ester formed from glyceryl stearate and citric acid, popular in "PEG-free" natural formulations.
How it works
It positions itself at the oil-water interface to bind the oil and water phases together, creating a stable emulsion without synthetic ethoxylated surfactants.
What it does
Emulsifier
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.
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