Ingredient
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Self-emulsifying glyceryl monostearate
Glyceryl monostearate SE
What it is
A self-emulsifying grade of glyceryl stearate that contains a little soap to help form creams.
How it works
The stearate ester plus its built-in soap component stabilise oil-in-water emulsions and add emollient body.
What it does
Emollient
Emulsifier
Emulsion stabiliser
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.