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Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

INCI: Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
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Glyceryl stearate citrate is an emulsifier used in cosmetic formulations to stabilise oil-in-water systems such as creams and lotions.

What is Glyceryl Stearate Citrate & why is it used?

Glyceryl stearate citrate is used to combine oil and water phases into stable emulsions in cosmetic formulations.

QUALITY MATTERS

Why specification quality matters

Cosmetic-grade glyceryl stearate citrate with controlled acid and saponification values, supporting consistent emulsification performance.

Solubility Oil dispersible
Primary function Emulsifier
Use level 2.0–5.0%

Behaviour in formulations

Glyceryl stearate citrate forms stable emulsions when used with co-emulsifiers and appropriate processing.

Sensory notes

Glyceryl stearate citrate contributes to a soft, stable cream texture and helps create balanced, non-greasy emulsions. Sensory outcome is formulation-dependent.  

Formulation considerations

PROCESSING

Heat oil and water phases separately (~70°C), combine with mixing, then homogenise or stir until
stable.

COMPATIBILITY
  • Co-emulsifiers: cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol
  • Alternative emulsifiers: polyglyceryl systems
  • Simple systems: emulsifying wax blends
pH
Stable across typical cosmetic pH ranges.
FORMULATION EXAMPLES

Basic cream

  • Glyceryl stearate citrate: 3–4%
  • Cetearyl alcohol: 2–3%
  • Emollients: 5–15%
  • Water phase to 100%

Lotion

  • Glyceryl stearate citrate: 2–3%
  • Fatty alcohol: 1–2%
  • Emollients: 3–8%

Use level considerations

Recommended range 2.0–5.0%
Suggested starting level 3–4% for most emulsions%

Typically used at 2–5% as a primary emulsifier.

Formulation summary

Glyceryl stearate citrate is a widely used emulsifier for creating stable creams and lotions.

Quality notes

Cosmetic-grade glyceryl stearate citrate with controlled acid and saponification values, supporting consistent emulsification performance.

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