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Every ingredient on a European cosmetic label carries a name set by the Commission, and often a limit on how much of it a product may contain.

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The European Commission's glossary of ingredient names, plus the annexes to the Cosmetics Regulation — what each substance is called, and where it is restricted.

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Ingredient record

Glycerin

CAS 56-81-5

Function: Humectant skin conditioning
Status: Not restricted under the EU or UK annexes
In brief: Glycerin is a naturally occurring compound also produced synthetically, commonly derived from vegetable oils. In cosmetics it acts as a humectant, drawing moisture into the skin's surface, and is used as a skin-conditioning agent to help maintain the skin's texture and feel.
Also written: グリセリン · 글리세린
Appears in: 110 catalogue products