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C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
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Ingredient Facts
C18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate
Synthetic · EMOLLIENT
Synthetic
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Octadecanoic acid, 12-(12-hydroxy-1-oxooctadecyloxy)-, C18-38-alkyl esters
CAS #
222722-18-1
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Functions
EMULSION STABILISING
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
EMOLLIENT
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng