An ester of dextrin and isostearic acid, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Dextrin isostearate is the ester of dextrin, a carbohydrate obtained by partial breakdown of starch, and isostearic acid, a branched fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
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.
The INCI name does not reveal the source of the raw material.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.