Glycol Distearate
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Glycol distearate is a waxy ingredient that makes products like shampoos and lotions look creamy and shiny. It also helps keep oil and water ingredients mixed together so they don't separate.
Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
It is considered safe for use in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and used within recommended concentrations.
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Cuoio Capelluto e Dermatite Seborroica: Guida Completa
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan sesquiisostearate, sorbitan sesquistearate, and sorbitan triisostearate.
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
2002
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