Hexyldodecyl/octyldecyl Hydroxystearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hexyldodecyl/Octyldecyl Hydroxystearate is the product formed by the reaction of hexyldodecanol and Octyldecanol with Hydroxystearic Acid.
What does it do?
Hexyldodecyl/octyldecyl Hydroxystearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Hexyldodecyl/octyldecyl Hydroxystearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hexyldodecyl/octyldecyl Hydroxystearate?
Hexyldodecyl/octyldecyl Hydroxystearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hexyldodecyl/Octyldecyl Hydroxystearate is the product formed by the reaction of hexyldodecanol and Octyldecanol with Hydroxystearic Acid.
Is Hexyldodecyl/octyldecyl Hydroxystearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hexyldodecyl/octyldecyl Hydroxystearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hexyldodecyl/octyldecyl Hydroxystearate do in cosmetic products?
Hexyldodecyl/octyldecyl Hydroxystearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 20/05/2014