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Emollient

C16-24 ALKYL C16-24 ACIDATE

84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A long-chain fatty wax ester made from C16–C24 fatty alcohols and acids, providing rich emollient, film-forming, and thickening properties. No EU restrictions; well-tolerated and biocompatible.

Function

BULKINGFILM FORMINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Rich emollient and skin softening
  • Film-forming and thickening
  • No EU restrictions

Known concerns

  • May feel heavy on oily skin types

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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