A lightweight essential fatty acid that softens and conditions skin and hair while helping reduce frizz and static. Keeps moisture locked in for a smoother feel.
Solubility Insoluble (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C18H32O2
Mol. Weight
280.40
CAS #
60-33-3
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Cleanser
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.
Reduces Static
Removes Impurities
Conditions Hair
Traditional Use
This is the CAS number for glycerin (Vegetin). Glycerin has been used since antiquity in skincare preparations and was historically extracted from animal fats and plant oils for its humectant properties.