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Emollient

ISOSTEARYL STEAROYL STEARATE

CAS 93385-12-7 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A heavy fatty-acid ester used to soften skin and disperse pigment in lipsticks and creams. Generally safe; may be too rich for very oily, acne-prone skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Rich emollient ester
  • Skin conditioning, soft glide
  • Pigment dispersant for color cosmetics
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Comedogenic potential on acne-prone skin
  • Limited ingredient-specific CIR review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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