What it is
Hydrogenated rapeseed oil glycerides are glyceride fractions made from rapeseed (canola) oil that has been hydrogenated to increase stability and adjust texture. In skincare and sun-care formulas they act as emollients that smooth and soften skin and help structure the oil phase. Hydrogenation makes them more resistant to oxidation than the parent oil.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated as a mild, fatty emollient. As a plant-oil-derived glyceride it may have some emollient occlusivity; individuals very prone to congestion may prefer lighter alternatives, but it is not broadly flagged as highly comedogenic.
Origin & sourcing
Natural-derived; glycerides obtained from hydrogenated rapeseed (canola) oil.
Questions everyone asks
What are hydrogenated rapeseed oil glycerides used for?
They serve as an emollient that softens skin and helps condition and structure the oil phase of a formula.
Are they derived from a plant?
Yes, they come from rapeseed (canola) oil that has been hydrogenated for added stability.