Quick answer
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 Key benefits: Hydration.
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Updated
2-Ethylhexyl stearate
Purpose
Emollient that delivers skin-softening properties and a smooth after feel.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Emulsifier, Emollient, Texture Enhancer
INCI Purpose
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Benefits
Alternative Names
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
Article
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.
See: Stearic Acid, Octyl Stearate
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