Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate at a Glance
- Skin-conditioning emollient that delivers a soft, smooth after feel
- Locks in moisture without producing a tacky finish
- Can be used to add glossy shine to lip care and hair care formulations
- Deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate Description
Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate is a skin-conditioning emollient that delivers a soft, smooth after feel. Suppliers of this ingredient tout its ability to lubricate skin’s surface and lock in moisture, without creating a tacky finish.
It can also be used to add glossy shine to lip care and hair care formulations.
Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate has been shown to be effective in low concentrations but can safely be used in higher concentrations up to 18%, according to the 2015 Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment.
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate References
Lubrizol, Accessed January 2022, ePublication
Croda, Accessed January 2022, ePublication
International Journal of Toxicology, 2015, pages 5S-69S
Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding usage constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.