OriginDerived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the primary natural starting materials. Produced through esterification of stearic acid with isotridecyl alcohol derived from natural fatty acids.
Stearic acid, isotridecyl ester
Formula
C31H62O2
Mol. Weight
466.80
CAS #
31565-37-4
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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