Skin Conditioning
ETHYLHEXYL HYDROXYBUTYRAMIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A small skin-conditioning amide used at low levels in cosmetics. No flagged GHS hazards in major inventories. Limited public dossier — mostly used in proprietary blends.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning amide
- Helps with skin smoothness
- Used at sub-percent levels
- Good formula compatibility
Known concerns
- Limited public toxicology dossier
- Mostly proprietary cosmetic use
- Possible mild irritation at high %
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
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