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Emollient

LAURYL STEARATE

CAS 5303-25-3 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A wax-like ester of lauryl alcohol and stearic acid. Used as a smooth emollient and texture-builder. No GHS hazards reported and well tolerated on skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Smooth, dry-feel emollient
  • Wax-like skin feel
  • Skin barrier support
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • May feel heavy on oily skin
  • Limited published clinical data versus canonical fatty esters

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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