C14-28 Alkyl Acid

C14-28 Alkyl Acid molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Fatty Acid
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Acid
Clean
C14-28 Alkyl Acid is a mixture of saturated fatty acids containing 14 to 28 carbons in the alkyl chain
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Hair
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic fatty acid derivative developed for cosmetic chemistry. Used in modern formulations as an emulsifier and texture modifier with no traditional precedent.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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