Butyloctyl Candelillate

Butyloctyl Candelillate 1
Butyloctyl Candelillate 2
Butyloctyl Candelillate 3
AKA: Modified candelilla wax ester, Wax ester
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Fatty acids, candelilla wax, 2-butyloctyl ester
CAS #
226994-03-2
Form
Wax
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester derived from candelilla wax. Created to replicate the protective and emollient properties of natural candelilla wax in modern cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR