INCI name

C18-38 ALKYL HYDROXYSTEAROYL STEARATE

C18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate

Skin conditioning – emollient Emulsion stabilising Viscosity controllingreviewed

A waxy ester used as an emollient and stabiliser.

What it is

C18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate is an ester of 12-hydroxystearoyl stearic acid with C18–38 fatty alcohols. CosIng lists it as an emollient, emulsion stabiliser and viscosity-controlling agent.

Where it is used

Used in lipsticks, lip balms, stick products, creams and makeup.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Emulsion stabilising: Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
Viscosity controlling: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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