Glycerol Monolaurate: Emulsification & Antisepsis for Skin Care Products
What is Glycerol Monolaurate?
Glycerol monolaurate (GML), also known as dodecanoic acid monoglyceride, is an non-ionic surfactant that naturally found in breast milk, coconut oil and American sylvestris. It is a safe, efficient and broad-spectrum bacteriostatic agent with functions of emulsification and antisepsis. Having the function to smooth and hydrate the skin, glycerol monolaurate acts as a surfactant and an emulsifier in skin care products such as body lotions, moisturizers, as well as soaps or makeup.
How can Glycerol Monolaurate be used?
- Used as a surfactant in cosmetics, such as deodorants.
- Used in the formulation of creams and lotions, moisturizers, and other skin care and cosmetics products
- Used as food additive (as an emulsifier)
What are some functions of Glycerol Monolaurate?
- Emollient: softens and soothes the skin; prevents water (moisture) loss from the skin
- Emulsifier: facilitates the blending of water and oils, enabling them create an emulsion
- Surfactant: reduces the surface tension to allow mixtures to be formed evenly
The advantage of application in skin care product:
- Shows antibacterial effects against a range of bacteria
- Helps to smooth and hydrate the skin
- Have thickening and refatting properties in cleansing formulas

Guangzhou Cardlo Biochemical Technological Co., Ltd. has been established by Hong Kong Cardlo Group in 2005, which has been a leading manufacturer for food additives in China. Cardlo has specialized in Distilled Glycerin Monostearate and kept endeavoring to do it better and better. The production capability of Cardlo has reached 30,000 Metric tons yearly now.
Cardlo has been a well-known brand and a certificated enterprise with FDA, HALAL, ISO22000, Kosher and so on. All the products of Cardlo are comply with the GB15612-1995 national standard.
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