Ethylhexyl Stearate

Ethylhexyl Stearate at a Glance

• Emollient that delivers skin-softening properties and a smooth after feel
• Acts as a lubricant on skin's surface to help lock in moisture
• Can be used as a solvent for other ingredients in skin care formulations
• Works as texture enhancer to improve the consistency of skin care products
• Also known as octyl stearate

Ethylhexyl Stearate Description

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.

Ethylhexyl 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.

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