C32-36 Isoalkyl Stearate

C32-36 Isoalkyl Stearate 1
AKA: Synthetic Ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
C32-36 Isoalkyl Stearate is the ester of a branched, saturated fatty acids with 32 to 36 carbons, with stearic acid
CAS #
68201-22-9
Form
Liquid
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester combining branched-chain alcohols with stearic acid, developed in the 20th century to replace variable natural esters with a stable, consistent cosmetic ingredient.
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