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Emollient

HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL STEARATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A stearic-acid ester of hydrogenated castor oil — a stable, waxy emollient that thickens formulas and gives a smooth, creamy skin feel. No known safety or irritation concerns at cosmetic use levels.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Stable, non-greasy emollient
  • Adds creamy body to formulations
  • Plant-derived alternative to mineral wax
  • Very low irritation potential

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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