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Emollient

LAURYL ALCOHOL

CAS 112-53-8
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Lauryl alcohol — a 12-carbon fatty alcohol used as an emollient and co-emulsifier. Generally safe at typical cosmetic levels.

Skin benefits

  • Fatty alcohol emollient
  • Co-emulsifier
  • Stabilizes creams

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritant
  • Feedstock for SLS-type surfactants
  • Can be drying in high amounts

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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