Distearyl Ether
Distearyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 12 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | DISTEARYL ETHER |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 6297-03-6 |
| EC number | 228-567-1 |
| Prevalence | 12 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Mascaras 25%Conditioners 16.7%Shampoos 16.7%Body Washes 8.3%Deodorant 8.3%Face Cleansers 8.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Distearyl Ether do in skincare?
- Distearyl Ether functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Distearyl Ether allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Distearyl Ether?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially mascaras (25% of its uses).
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