AKA: Salacos OSIS, 2-Heptylundecyl 12-hydroxystearate, 2-Heptylundecyl 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate, Octadecanoic acid, 2-heptylundecyl ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
2-Heptylundecyl 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate
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.
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
JAPAN⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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