A crosslinked citrate polyester used as a humectant.
What it is
Stearyl/octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer is a polymer of stearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol and citric acid, crosslinked with 1,3-propanediol. CosIng lists it as a humectant.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as lip products and other makeup and skin care 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 show the molecular weight of the polymer.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.