“Glyceryl Laurate?”Here!
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In personal care
An ester formed from glycerin and lauric acid, a fatty acid common in coconut and palm kernel oil. It is a mild, naturally derived emulsifier.
Why it’s used
It helps blend oil and water phases together, improves texture, and has some mild preservative-boosting properties because lauric acid derivatives have antimicrobial activity.
What the evidence says
The CIR safety panel found glyceryl laurate safe as used in cosmetics, noting it is generally not irritating at concentrations found in cosmetic products. Moderate erythema was seen in repeat-insult patch tests only at concentrations higher than those used in cosmetics, and the panel's overall safety finding covers glyceryl laurate specifically (excluding only glyceryl arachidonate). The report also notes strong hemolytic activity in an in vitro sheep erythrocyte assay, a laboratory finding not tied to a specific topical-use risk.
Context
Used in both rinse-off and leave-on formulas, generally at low concentrations as a co-emulsifier or texture aid rather than a primary active.
Rumors
Glyceryl laurate is antimicrobial and treats acne.
Not gradedhealth and safety evidence
Sources cited — no verdict reached.
What was measured is not yet noted.
- Antibacterial activity of glycerol monolaurate formulated in petrolatum (Peer-reviewed) · Funded by National Institutes of Health (government) · No conflicts declared
- Monolaurin inhibits antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in patients with atopic dermatitis (Peer-reviewed) · Funded by Ratchadapiseksompotch Fund, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University · No conflicts declared
Who’s saying this
- Skin Type Solutions — a retailer: sells skin care from other brands
How we know who this is
- “Skin Type Solutions started in doctors' offices.” (their page)
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Glyceryl laurate feeds fungal acne.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- skinsort.com — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it
Glyceryl laurate can clog pores and cause breakouts.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- glooshi.com — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it
Glyceryl laurate moisturizes and repairs the skin barrier.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- Skin Type Solutions — a retailer: sells skin care from other brands
How we know who this is
- “Skin Type Solutions started in doctors' offices.” (their page)
- “Earn up to 10% back in Skin Type Cash: your exclusive reward to use on any future orders at Skin Type Solutions!” (their page)
- Skin Type Solutions — a retailer: sells skin care from other brands
Glyceryl laurate is natural and non-toxic.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- specialchem.com — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it