10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid

10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI name10-HYDROXYDECENOIC ACID
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number765-01-5
Prevalence8 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

General Moisturizers 25%Eye Moisturizers 12.5%Face Cleansers 12.5%Lip Moisturizers 12.5%Night Moisturizers 12.5%Serums 12.5%

Frequently asked

What does 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid do in skincare?
10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (25% of its uses).

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