Glycol Distearate 1 kg

Glycol Distearate for pearlized shampoos body washes and cleansing bases

Glycol Distearate, INCI Glycol Distearate, is a cosmetic pearling and opacifying ingredient used mainly in rinse-off cleansing products. It is suitable for shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, creamy cleansing gels, bath foams and surfactant bases where a pearlized or milky visual effect is desired.

Formulation role

Glycol Distearate is not a primary surfactant. It does not create the cleansing system by itself. Its role is related to pearl effect, opacity and texture perception. The final product depends on the surfactant blend, electrolyte level, fragrance, thickener, preservative and manufacturing process.

The pearl effect requires proper dispersion and controlled cooling. If the ingredient is not processed correctly, the finished product may show uneven pearl, haze variation or unstable texture.

Product applications

Glycol Distearate is commonly used in shampoos, shower gels, hand washes and creamy bath products. It is especially useful when a brand wants a richer visual presentation without turning the formula into a true cream emulsion.

It is not suitable when the goal is a fully transparent product. It is chosen specifically for opaque, pearly or creamy-looking rinse-off formulas.

Processing

Glycol Distearate is typically incorporated with heat into the surfactant system or used through a prepared pearling concentrate. Heating, uniform distribution and cooling conditions are important for the final effect.

Final viscosity should be checked after fragrance and salt adjustment. Surfactant systems may change after resting, so the final assessment should be done after equilibration.

Pearlized hand wash 1000 g

Purified water 682 ml
Sodium laureth sulfate 145 g
Cocamidopropyl betaine 85 g
Lauryl glucoside 35 g
Glycol Distearate 28 g
Glycerin 12 g
Betaine 8 g
Water-soluble oat extract 6 g
Preservative 6 g
Fragrance 2 g
Sodium chloride 0.8 g
Prepared citric acid solution 0.2 g

Total batch weight: 1000 g

Add purified water to the main vessel and begin gentle mixing. Add glycerin and betaine, then introduce sodium laureth sulfate slowly. Add cocamidopropyl betaine and lauryl glucoside after the base is uniform.

Add Glycol Distearate with heating and mix until evenly distributed in the surfactant system. Begin controlled cooling while maintaining moderate agitation.

At the cool-down stage, add the water-soluble oat extract, preservative and fragrance. Add sodium chloride gradually and monitor viscosity. Measure final pH and use the prepared citric acid solution only if adjustment is needed.

Allow the hand wash to rest before filling. Check pearl uniformity, viscosity, odor and pump dispensing.

Quality control

Finished products with Glycol Distearate should be checked for pearl uniformity, viscosity, pH, physical stability, odor and packaging compatibility. A stable pearling effect depends on both the ingredient and the manufacturing process.

Glycol Distearate is a practical ingredient for formulators developing pearlized shampoos, body washes and liquid soaps. Its best performance comes from a compatible surfactant base, proper heat processing and controlled cooling.