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Profile: Animal and Synthetic Glycerine

INCI name: Glycerine.

Function: Denaturant, hair conditioner, humectant, oral hygiene agent, skin conditioning agent, skin protecting agent, solvent, viscosity controlling agent, fragrance agent.

Origin: Animal-derived, synthetic.

Concentration allowed by European regulations : Unregulated.

Where to find it / them? : Face masks, eye contour creams, face creams, sun care products, foundations, shampoos, conditioners, cleansing treatments, deodorants, body balms/creams/lotions, hand creams, makeup removers, facial cleansers, beard care products.

Risks to health: /

Risks to the environment : Non-vegan (derived from pig or beef fats through saponification), environmentally harmful manufacturing process (obtained through the synthesis of petrochemical derivatives).

More information : Also used as a food additive (E422). The INCI name provides no indication of the source of the glycerine. Therefore, it is necessary to consult the manufacturer to determine its origin.

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