Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate

Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 39 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameETHYLHEXYL POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number1423155-00-3
Prevalence39 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

General Moisturizers 25.6%Eyeshadows 10.3%Body Lotions 5.1%Day Moisturizers 5.1%Foundations 5.1%Lip Moisturizers 5.1%

Frequently asked

What does Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate do in skincare?
Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (25.6% of its uses).

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