Dicetearyl Succinate

Dicetearyl Succinate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Butanedioic Acid, Di-C16-18 Alkyl Esters
CAS #
93280-98-9
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic conditioning agent created for hair and skincare products in the late 20th century. Functions as a non-greasy emollient with improved substantivity to hair and skin.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR