Ingredient
ISOSTEARYL HYDROXYSTEARATE
Substance information
This ingredient contains isostearyl alcohol (iso-1-octadecanol) as alcoholic component. Hydroxystearates are salts or esters of 12-hydroxystearic acid (12-hydroxy-1-octadecanoic acid).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Softens and smoothens the skin
Origin
animal/synthetic (Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)
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.