OriginDerived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the primary starting materials. Synthesized through esterification of cetearyl alcohol with octanoic acid.
The Panel concluded that the alkyl ethylhexanoates, listed below, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate...
Formula
C24H48O2
Mol. Weight
368.60
CAS #
59130-69-7
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Hydrates and nourishes skin
Creates protective moisture barrier
Softens and conditions skin
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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