Isostearyl Avocadate

Isostearyl Avocadate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Isostearyl avocado oil ester, Isostearyl avocado derivative
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from avocado oil through esterification with isostearic acid or isostearyl alcohol. Produced by chemically combining avocado oil fatty acids with isostearyl compounds via esterification synthesis.
Fatty acids, avocado-oil, isooctadecyl esters
CAS #
90990-06-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR