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Propylene Glycol Monostearate

Propylene Glycol Stearate


3Moderate risk. A common trigger for acne-prone skin, especially leave-on products.

Moderate risk; widespread in creams.

What it does


emulsifierthickener

How solid is that number


The rating is graded established. Traceable to published comedogenicity testing and consistent across sources.

It describes the raw ingredient in isolation. In a finished product, how much is present and where it sits in the ingredient list matter just as much. Run the whole label through the checker to see it in context.
Propylene Glycol Monostearate in its raw form
Propylene Glycol Monostearate