Product Description

Emulsifying Aid, Texture Builder & Emollient for Cosmetic Formulations

Glyceryl Monostearate (GMS) is a versatile waxy cosmetic ingredient widely used in creams, lotions, body-care products, haircare and other emulsified formulations.

It functions primarily as an emulsifying aid, consistency enhancer and emollient, helping improve the body, texture and smoothness of suitable formulations. GMS can contribute to a rich, creamy appearance and improve the overall sensory feel of creams and lotions.

It is commonly combined with other emulsifiers, fatty alcohols, oils and butters to create stable and elegant cosmetic emulsions.

Suitable for:
Creams • Lotions • Body Creams • Hair Creams • Conditioners • Body Care • Cosmetic Emulsions • DIY Cosmetics

Product Specifications

Appearance:
White to off-white waxy flakes, beads, pellets or powder, depending on grade.

Odour:
Mild characteristic fatty/waxy odour.

Solubility:
Insoluble in water. Soluble/dispersible in oils and suitable organic media when heated; generally incorporated into the heated oil phase of emulsified formulations.

Shelf Life:
Typically 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored correctly in the original tightly closed container.

Key Benefits

Emulsification Support — Helps support oil-and-water emulsions when used with an appropriate emulsifying system.

Texture & Body — Adds richness, structure and consistency to creams and lotions.

Emollient Properties — Contributes to a smooth, soft skin feel.

Improves Creaminess — Helps create richer and more aesthetically pleasing emulsions.

Versatile Formulation Aid — Useful across skincare, body-care and selected haircare products.

Safety Information

For cosmetic and DIY formulation use only.

Do not ingest.

Avoid direct contact of raw material with eyes. In case of accidental eye contact, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Avoid inhalation of dust if handling a powdered grade.

Use clean, dry equipment and protect the material from contamination.

Take appropriate precautions when handling heated oils and molten GMS.

Patch testing of the finished cosmetic formulation is recommended before regular use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place protected from moisture, direct sunlight and excessive heat.

FAQs

1. What is GMS?
GMS stands for Glyceryl Monostearate, a waxy ingredient commonly used as an emulsification aid, consistency builder and emollient in cosmetic formulations.

2. What is GMS mainly used for?
It is commonly used in creams, lotions, body-care products and selected haircare formulations to improve texture, consistency and emulsion characteristics.

3. Is GMS an emulsifier?
GMS has emulsifying properties, but this needs qualification. Ordinary GMS is commonly used as a co-emulsifier/emulsifying aid, whereas specially formulated self-emulsifying GMS (GMS-SE) has different emulsification capabilities.

4. Can GMS alone make cream?
I would not tell customers that standard GMS alone will reliably emulsify every cream. For robust formulations, it is normally used as part of an appropriate emulsifying system unless the supplied grade is specifically self-emulsifying.

5. What is Self-Emulsifying GMS?
GMS-SE is a commercial grade formulated to provide greater emulsifying capability. It is not necessarily interchangeable with ordinary GMS.