Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifier / co-emulsifier Support / formulation
!Use with awareness

In our reference data, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a plant-derived ester of glycerin, stearic acid, and citric acid used to create stable oil-in-water emulsions. It functions as a non-ionic emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in creams and lotions.

🍄 Fungal-acne trigger

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Skin irritationRareMild transient irritation possible in sensitive individuals, generally low irritation potential.
Allergic contact dermatitisVery rareSensitization is uncommon; rare reports linked to stearate emulsifiers.
Mild eye irritationUncommonCan cause stinging on direct ocular contact in concentrated form.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

Found in these products

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