Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate
Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 23 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PENTAERYTHRITYL STEARATE/CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/ADIPATE |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 23 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
General Moisturizers 26.1%Lip Moisturizers 21.7%Body Lotions 17.4%Eye Moisturizers 13%Essences 4.3%Facial Treatments 4.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate do in skincare?
- Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (26.1% of its uses).
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