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Iso-Octyl Stearate

Ethylhexyl Stearate
✨ Emollient ↗

Iso-Octyl Stearate is an ester of stearic acid and a branched-chain fatty alcohol, commonly identified in cosmetics as Ethylhexyl Stearate. It functions primarily as an emollient, helping soften the skin and improve the spreadability and texture of creams, lotions, and other formulations.

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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types. It may be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
3/5 — Moderate likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
Octyl Stearate2-Ethylhexyl Stearate
Functions
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
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