Safety Assessment of Glycerin as Used in Cosmetics
Lillian C Becker1, Wilma F Bergfeld2, Donald V Belsito2
1Cosmetic Ingredient Review Former Scientific Analyst/Writer, Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Washington, DC, USA.
International Journal of Toxicology
|December 17, 2019
Abstract:
This is a safety assessment of glycerin as used in cosmetics. Glycerin functions as a denaturant, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, humectant, oral care agent, oral health-care drug, skin protectant, skin conditioning agent-humectant, and viscosity-decreasing agent. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel (Panel) reviewed relevant animal and human data. The Panel concluded that glycerin is safe as a cosmetic ingredient in the practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.


