Methyl Stearic Acid
Methyl Stearic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | METHYL STEARIC ACID |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 17001-28-4 |
| Prevalence | 2 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Hand Cream 50%Makeup Removers 50%
Frequently asked
- What does Methyl Stearic Acid do in skincare?
- Methyl Stearic Acid functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Methyl Stearic 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 Methyl Stearic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially hand cream (50% of its uses).
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