The 2014  Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel members are: Chair , Wilma F. Bergfeld, M.D., F.A.C.P.; Donald V. Belsito, M.D.; Ronald A Hill, Ph.D.; Curtis D. Klaassen, Ph.D.; Daniel C. Liebler , Ph.D.; James G. Marks, Jr., M.D.; Ronald C. Shank, Ph.D.; Thomas J. Slaga, Ph.D.; and Paul W. Snyder, D.V.M., Ph.D. The CIR Director is Lillian J. Gill D.P .A.  This report was prepared by Lillian C. Becker, Scientific Analyst/Writer

Safety Assessment of Glycerin as Used in Cosmetics

ABSTRACT

This is a safety assessment of glycerin as used in cosmetics. Glycerin functions as a denaturant; fragrance ingredient; hair conditioning agent; humectant; oral care agent; oral health care drug; skin protectant; skin conditioning agent  humectant; and viscosity decreasing agent. The Panel reviewed relevant animal and human data related to the ingredient. The Panel concluded that glycerin was safe as a cosmetic ingredient in the practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.

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