Glyceryl stearate or Glyceryl monostearate is a waxy ingredient that is obtained from coconuts, palm kernels, or olives. It is usually pale yellow or white in colour. Glyceryl Stearate is used in skin care and cosmetic products because of its great moisturising properties. It traps moisture on the skin and hair to prevent dehydration and damage. Moreover, glyceryl stearate also binds other ingredients together in a formulation. Further, this ingredient is mildly comedogenic and may cause acne on some skin types. The chemical formula of Glyceryl Stearate is C21H42O4.
