Hydrogenated Lard Glycerides
AKA “Hydrogenated Pork Fat Glycerides
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated lard glycerides
AKA: Hydrogenated Pork Fat Glycerides
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glycerides, lard mono-, di- and tri-, hydrogenated
CAS #
91744-48-8
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Lard has traditional use in skincare as an emollient across many cultures. These ingredients are modern glyceride derivatives created in the 20th century to provide lard's moisturizing benefits in more stable, lighter-textured cosmetic forms.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR