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What Is Ethylhexyl Stearate?
Ethylhexyl stearate is commonly used as an emollient to deliver skin-softening properties and a smooth after feel. It acts as a lubricant on skin’s surface to help lock in moisture. Ethylhexyl stearate can also work as a solvent for other ingredients and improve the consistency of skin care products.\n\nEthylhexyl stearate also goes by the name octyl stearate and falls under a category of ingredients known as stearate esters. Stearate esters have been assessed in numerous studies by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review CIR Expert Panel with a safe track record whether used in high or low concentrations.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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PubChem, Accessed November 2021, ePublication PubChem, 2021
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CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed Novembe 2021, ePublication CosmeticsInfo.org, 2021
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE
- EC Number
- 244-754-0
- Function
- Emollient
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