Hexanediol Distearate

AKA: 1, 6-Hexanediol distearate, Octadecanoic acid, 6-hexanediyl ester, 6-Hexanediol stearic acid diester, 6-HEXANEDIOL, 1'-(1, 6-hexanediyl) ester, 6-Hexanediol, Octadecanoic acid ester, STEARIC ACID, HEXAMETHYLENE ESTER
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hexamethylene distearate
Formula
C42H82O4
Mol. Weight
651.10
CAS #
26730-92-7
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as a conditioning agent and emollient in cosmetics. Designed to improve skin feel and spreadability in creams and lotions.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR