C14-28 Alkyl Acid

AKA: Fatty Acid

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Acid

Clean

OriginDerived from saturated fatty acids with 14 to 28 carbon chains in the alkyl structure. Produced through hydrogenation and fractionation of natural fatty acid sources or synthesized via Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.

C14-28 Alkyl Acid is a mixture of saturated fatty acids containing 14 to 28 carbons in the alkyl chain

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-onNot reported

Rinse-off0.0095–0.075%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2016 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR