Dicetearyl Succinate

Dicetearyl Succinate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from long-chain fatty alcohols and succinic acid, both obtainable from plant oils or petroleum sources. Synthesized through esterification, combining fatty alcohols with succinic acid under catalytic conditions.
Butanedioic Acid, Di-C16-18 Alkyl Esters
CAS #
93280-98-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR