Lignoceryl Erucate

AKA: Tetracosanyl erucate, Lignoceryl ester

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

OriginLignoceryl erucate is synthesized from lignoceric acid (a saturated fatty acid) and erucic acid (an unsaturated fatty acid). It is produced through esterification, chemically combining these two fatty acid components.

13-Docosenoic acid, tetracosyl ester

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

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-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2015

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR