GLYCERYL HEPTANOATE

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

✨ Role: Glyceryl Heptanoate is mainly used as an emollient in cosmetics. It helps soften and smooth the skin, while improving the texture and feel of formulations.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is usually synthetic or derived from plant sources, so it's often compatible with a vegan lifestyle.

✨ Worth knowing: Glyceryl Heptanoate is well tolerated by most skin types. However, as with any new ingredient, it is advisable to test on a small area of skin before general use.

Found in: Often found in moisturizers, lotions, lip balms and some make-up formulations to improve application and feel.