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Emollient

HYDROGENATED TALLOW ALCOHOL

Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A solid fatty alcohol from hydrogenated beef/sheep tallow, used as an emollient and emulsion thickener. Safety profile is fine; the issues are sourcing (animal origin, TSE risk) and ethics.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSKIN CONDITIONINGLIGHT STABILIZERSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Stable fatty alcohol emollient
  • Thickens and stabilizes emulsions
  • Improves skin feel

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (not vegan)
  • Possible BSE/TSE concerns require certified sourcing
  • Heavy occlusion may aggravate acne-prone skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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