Ingredient
STEARYL ERUCATE
Substance information
This ingredient contains stearyl alcohol (1-octadecanol) as alcoholic component. Erucates are esters of the erucic acid (13-docosenoic acid).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Softens and smoothens the skin
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products
Origin
animal/synthetic/plant
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.