GMS – Glyceryl Monostearate Premium Cosmetic Emulsifier & Thickener for Lotions, Creams & Conditioners

GMS (Glyceryl Monostearate) is a highly versatile and widely used cosmetic ingredient essential in creating stable, smooth, and luxurious skincare and haircare formulations. Whether you are producing lotions, creams, conditioners, body butters, or industrial emulsions, GMS delivers exceptional performance by functioning as an emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer, and skin-conditioning agent. Its multifunctional nature makes it a favorite for both small-scale DIY formulators and professional manufacturers who want reliable results every time.

This premium-grade GMS helps blend water and oils seamlessly, preventing separation and ensuring long-term product stability. When added to formulations, it enhances viscosity, increases thickness, and creates a velvety, creamy texture that customers love. The ingredient also boosts the spreadability of finished products, giving lotions and creams a smooth, elegant glide on the skin. In haircare formulations, GMS improves slip, softness, and conditioning, making combing easier and reducing frizz.

Our GMS comes in fine, easy-to-melt flakes that incorporate effortlessly into hot-process formulations. It works well with most cosmetic butters, oils, surfactants, and actives, giving you maximum formulation freedom. Whether you are creating moisturizing lotions, rich body creams, exfoliating scrubs, or conditioners, GMS improves overall performance and consistency.

One of the key benefits of GMS is its ability to act as an opacifier. It gives products a rich, creamy appearance, making them look more professional and appealing. Additionally, it helps reduce greasiness in oil-heavy formulations by improving absorption and balancing the texture.

This ingredient is gentle on the skin and suitable for nearly all skin types, including sensitive skin. Its non-toxic, biodegradable nature makes it a safe choice for both personal care and industrial applications. GMS is heat-stable and works best when added to the oil phase during production.

Whether you’re a beginner learning to make lotions at home or a professional formulator creating commercial-grade products, our GMS guarantees quality and consistency in every batch.

Key Applications

Lotions & Creams

Body Butters

Hair Conditioners

Scrubs & Balms

Polishes & Industrial Emulsions

Opacifying cosmetic products

Main Benefits

Creates stable, long-lasting emulsions

Improves thickness & consistency

Enhances skin softness & hydration

Reduces greasiness in formulations

Improves product spreadability

Delivers a creamy, professional finish