Hydroxyethyl Cyclodextrin

Hydroxyethyl Cyclodextrin 1
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydroxyethyl--cyclodextrin
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginPlant-Derived
Hydroxyethyl Cyclodextrin is the hydroxyethyl ether of Cyclodextrin
Formula
C38H64O31
Mol. Weight
1016.90
CAS #
-
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on1.2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR