Stearyl Acetate

Stearyl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, 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 nameSTEARYL ACETATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number822-23-1
EC number212-493-1
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

General Moisturizers 100%

Frequently asked

What does Stearyl Acetate do in skincare?
Stearyl Acetate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Stearyl Acetate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Stearyl Acetate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (100% of its uses).

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