A complex citric acid ester used as an emollient.
What it is
Dicocoyl pentaerythrityl distearyl citrate is a complex ester of citric acid with fatty alcohols and pentaerythritol that has been esterified with coconut fatty acids. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions and other emulsions.
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 describes an idealised structure; the raw material is a mixture of related esters.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- 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.
Products with this ingredient (5)
- Odżywka regenerująca do włosów suchych i łamliwych · Farmona
- Wygładzająca odżywka regenerująca · Farmona
- Zestaw Radical Hair Clinic pielęgnacja włosów (szampon+odżywka) · Farmona
- YOPE Shine my hair odżywka nabłyszczająca do włosów · YOPE
- Traitement anti-crevasses talons, pieds très secs & abîmés · Scholl