OriginDerived from salicylic acid and isocetyl alcohol, both synthetic chemical compounds. Synthesized through esterification, combining salicylic acid with isocetyl alcohol under catalytic conditions.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, isohexadecyl ester
Formula
C23H38O3
Mol. Weight
362.50
CAS #
138208-68-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
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EU regulatory limit: 3.0%. (a) 3.0% (b) 2.0%. Not to be used for children under three years of age (11) Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 98.
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