Glyceryl stearate citrate is an emulsifier that also acts as an emollient and skin care ingredient.(1) It is synthesized from glycerin and stearic acid.(2) In skin care, it is used to improve skin hydration and barrier function and to reduce irritation.
(1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Encyclopedia of Cosmetics and Personal Care. 4th revised and expanded edition. Springer.
(2) Han, L., Wang, T. (2016). Preparation of glycerol monostearate from glycerol carbonate and stearic acid. RSC Advances, 6, 34137–34145.
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