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Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is an ester of citric acid and glyceryl stearate.
Depending on the formula and how much is used, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate can work as an emollient, emulsifier, or even a surfactant.
Glyceryl stearate citrate is typically plant-derived, such as from vegetable oils, or synthetic (Paula's Choice uses the former), but depending on the supplier, the glyceryl stearate portion of this ingredient may be animal-derived.
CAS: 55840-13-6
MF: C27H50O11
MW: 550.6793
EINECS: 259-855-5
Synonyms
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol monooctadecanoate;Glyceryl 2-monostearate citrate;GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE;Cosmetic Raw Materials Glyceryl Stearate Citrate CAS 55840-13-6;Glycerol stearate citrate
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate has been evaluated for safety as used in cosmetics, and was deemed safe and non-sensitising.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a hydrating ingredient that is used in many cosmetic and personal care products. Depending on the manufacturing process of the formulation, this ingredient can serve a number of functions.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a good cleansing agent that can mix well with oil and dirt to leave the surface clean.
Further, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is also an emulsifier.
The chemical formula of Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is C27H48O10.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is an emulsifier that can also act as an emollient and help improve overall skin condition.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a carbonyl compound.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a glyceryl diester made of glycerin and fatty acids derived from vegetable oils.
Acts as hydrophilic, PEG-free, anionic o/w emulsifier and emollient.
Well suited for emulsions with a slightly acidic pH-value or emulsions with UV filters.
HLB value 12 (gives oil-in-water emulsions).
Potent emulsifier for making o/w emulsions. Supports the consistency and the oil binding capacity and can also be used as co-emulsifier for PEG-free formulations.
Provides a soft and smooth appearance on the skin and can be used also for sensitive skin.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate made of glycerin and fatty acids derived from vegetable oils.
Acts as hydrophilic, PEG-free, anionic o/w emulsifier and emollient.
Well suited for emulsions with a slightly acidic pH-value or emulsions with UV filters.
HLB value 12 (gives oil-in-water emulsions).
Glyceryl Stearate Citrateitrate is similar to the super common skincare ingredient glyceryl stearate, and is similarly used to help combine waters and oils (emulsifier) and to make your skin feel nice and soft (emollient).
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a multifunctional emulsifier and moisturizing agent with excellent emulsifying, thickening, and hydrating properties.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is widely used in skincare and cosmetics to enhance product texture and stability.
The main difference between glyceryl stearate citrate and its cousin glyceryl stearate is that this one has a citric acid molecule also attached to its glycerin.
This makes Glyceryl Stearate Citrate what chemists call a diacylglycerol, which is a fancy word for two acids (in this case, citric acid and stearic acid) attached together with a glycerin bridge.
But when Glyceryl Stearate Citrate comes to cosmetics, all you need to know is that both glyceryl stearate citrate and glyceryl stearate are safe, tried and true emulsifiers.
Expect to see them in formulas with both water-based and oil-based ingredients (think moisturizers and lotions).
Benefits
Potent emulsifier for making o/w emulsions
Supports the consistency and the oil binding capacity and can also be used as co-emulsifier for PEG-free formulations
Provides a soft and smooth appearance on the skin and can be used also for sensitive skin
Use
Add pellets to the hot oil phase (approx. 80oC / 176oF) and stir until homogeneous.
Combine then with hot water phase.
Typical use level 1.5-2.5%. Stable emulsions from pH 5.5 - 8.0.
For external use only.
Applications
Creams, lotions, baby care products, sunscreens, after sun care products.
