Glyceryl Di-Hydroxystearate
AKA “3-dihydroxypropyl 2, 2-dihydroxyoctadecanoate, RefChem:244917, DTXCID40659879”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl di-hydroxystearate
AKA: 3-dihydroxypropyl 2, 2-dihydroxyoctadecanoate, RefChem:244917, DTXCID40659879
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A naturally derived emollient that softens and conditions skin, helping it feel smooth and hydrated.
Formula
C21H42O6
Mol. Weight
390.60
CAS #
122546-20-7
Form
Liquid
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Variant spelling of the same synthetic compound used as a cosmetic thickener and texture modifier without traditional precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR