Glyceryl Stearate
The question

Is Glyceryl Stearate safe in sunscreen?

CautionSunscreen

Common emulsifier created from glycerin and stearic acid. Generally well tolerated, but palm oil sourcing and mild comedogenicity are considerations.

What the research flags

  • Mildly comedogenic for some skin types
  • Often palm oil-derived — sourcing concern
  • Rarely causes skin sensitization

Other sunscreen ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    DatabaseIngredient database — 702885-GLYCERYL_STEARATE
  2. [2]
    DatabaseIngredient database — glycerylstearate_final_report.pdf
  3. [3]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 24553900

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific sunscreen product. This is not medical advice.