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Emollient

ETHYL ARGANATE

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethyl ester from argan oil fatty acids. Acts as a light emollient. Behaves like other plant-fatty-acid ethyl esters; cosmetic safety data is limited.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Argan-derived emollient ester
  • Skin softening
  • Lightweight feel

Known concerns

  • Sparse direct safety data
  • Possible nut-derivation sensitivity
  • No CIR/SCCS opinion

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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