GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is an emulsifier that also serves as an emollient and skin care agent. (1) It is synthesized from glycerin and stearic acid. (2) In skincare, it is used to improve skin moisture and barrier function and to reduce irritation.  

(1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Lexikon Kosmetik und Körperpflege. 4th revised and expanded edition. Springer.

(2) Han, L., Wang, T. (2016). Production of glycerol monostearate from glycerol carbonate and stearic acid. RSC Advances, 6, 34137-34145.