Hydroxystearic Acid
Hydroxystearic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 169 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID |
| Function | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 106-14-9 |
| EC number | 203-366-1 |
| Prevalence | 169 products (0.18% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 110 |
Used in
Body Washes 20.7%Lip Moisturizers 17.2%Body Lotions 7.1%Lip Masks 5.9%Lip Glosses 5.3%Sunscreens 4.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydroxystearic Acid do in skincare?
- Hydroxystearic Acid functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydroxystearic 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 Hydroxystearic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially body washes (20.7% of its uses).
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