Glyceryl Undecylenate

A natural ingredient with a lightweight sensorial profile and the ability to support oil-in-water emulsions.
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Glyceryl Undecylenate

Overview

Glyceryl undecylenate is a multifunctional ingredient that is commonly used in preservative blends.

This ingredient can serve as an emollient, providing a lightweight, smooth aesthetic, or it can serve as a co-emulsifier in various skincare products, in which is supports the formation of oil-in-water emulsions. These emulsions are usually lotions or light creams.

Glyceryl undecylenate also features some antimicrobial traits, which means that it helps prevent growth of some bacteria.