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Emollient

ISOHEXYL PALMITATE

CAS 55194-91-7 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A branched fatty ester emollient — light, silky slip with no greasy feel. Skin-friendly esters of this class have a long cosmetic safety record; mainly a comedogenic note for acne-prone skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Light, silky emollient
  • Spreads easily on skin
  • Good slip without greasy after-feel
  • Stable and oxidation-resistant

Known concerns

  • May feel occlusive on acne-prone skin
  • Possible mild comedogenic potential
  • Limited public toxicology dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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