Preservative ingredient
Glyceryl Undecylenate
A glycerin ester of undecylenic acid (derived from castor oil) used as a natural antimicrobial preservative in cosmetic formulations.
Also known as: glyceryl mono undecylenate
preservativeantimicrobial
Benefits
- ✓Inhibits growth of bacteria, yeast, and fungi
- ✓Natural, vegetable-derived alternative to classic preservatives
- ✓Well-tolerated by sensitive skin
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
A glycerin ester of undecylenic acid (derived from castor oil) used as a natural antimicrobial preservative in cosmetic formulations. As an preservative ingredient, it is particularly valued for inhibits growth of bacteria, yeast, and fungi, natural, vegetable-derived alternative to classic preservatives, and well-tolerated by sensitive skin.
Skin type guide
Generally well-tolerated across skin types. Patch testing is still recommended when introducing any new ingredient.
