Most widely used cosmetic humectant; natural plant-derived glycerol from triglyceride saponification; excellent water-binding; non-irritating; skin barrier support at 20%+; COSMOS-approved vegetable source; vegan plant-derived; synthetic version also available but natural preferred for COSMOS
Function & Common Use
Humectant / Solvent / Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Virtually all aqueous cosmetics moisturisers
Vegetable (plant oil by-product) / Synthetic
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked; EU limit reference: None
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycerin (Vegetable) safe to use in skincare?
Glycerin (Vegetable) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Most widely used cosmetic humectant; natural plant-derived glycerol from triglyceride saponification; excellent water-binding; non-irritating; skin barrier support at 20%+; COSMOS-approved vegetable source; vegan plant-derived; synthetic version also available but natural preferred for COSMOS
Is Glycerin (Vegetable) allowed in India?
Glycerin (Vegetable) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Glycerin (Vegetable) used for in cosmetics?
Glycerin (Vegetable) functions as: Humectant / Solvent / Skin Conditioning. It is commonly found in: Virtually all aqueous cosmetics moisturisers.
Regulatory Status
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies
Identifiers
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