Glycol Distearate
The pearly shine.
What it does
Gives shampoos and shower gels a soft, pearly look and helps thicken them.
Good to know
Made from stearic acid, a fatty acid, and a glycol.
Often found in: Shampoos, Anti-dandruff shampoos, Shower gels
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
No independent safety review found. The only review is industry-funded.
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