Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate

Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTEA-DEXTRIN OCTENYLSUCCINATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Sunscreens 40%Blushes 20%Foundations 20%Serums 20%

Frequently asked

What does Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate do in skincare?
Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (40% of its uses).

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