Glyceryl Distearate
AKA “Glyceryl Distearic Acid Ester, Distearin”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl distearate
AKA: Glyceryl Distearic Acid Ester, Distearin
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Distearic acid, diester with glycerol
CAS #
1323-83-7
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as an emollient and thickening agent. Created to provide the conditioning properties of stearic acid in a more effective cosmetic delivery system.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Glyceryl Distearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-12 Glyceryl Distearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-23 Glyceryl Distearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-4 Glyceryl Distearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Glyceryl Distearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
PEG-12 Glyceryl Distearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
PEG-23 Glyceryl Distearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
PEG-23 glyceryl distearate, a multifunctional skin-supporting material, upregulates the expression of factors associated with epidermal barrier and hy
Miyoshi T, Keller BC, Nakagawa S, Ashino T, Numazawa S
International journal of cosmetic science, 2025
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR