Glyceryl isostearate

INCI: Glyceryl isostearate

What is Glyceryl isostearate?

Glyceryl isopalmitate is another name for Glyceryl monostearate or Glyceryl stearate.  The number of palmitic acid molecules or positioning of the same gives it a specific name. ‘’Is’’means attaching any group at a second carbon atom. So, it provides the same benefits as the other two varieties. See: Glyceryl monostearate