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Emollient

HEXADECENOIC ACID

CAS 17004-51-2 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A 16-carbon unsaturated fatty acid (hexadecenoic acid family, includes palmitoleic). A natural skin-barrier lipid — emollient and well-tolerated.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin barrier-supporting fatty acid
  • Found in sebum and macadamia oil
  • Emollient and conditioning

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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