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Emollient

PENTAERYTHRITYL STEARATES

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Stearic acid esters of pentaerythritol — a wax-like emollient and structurant. CIR has cleared the pentaerythrityl tetraester family as safe; too large to penetrate skin.

Function

HAIR FIXING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-conditioning emollient
  • Occlusive moisture barrier
  • Stable structurant for sticks

Known concerns

  • Heavy oil feel
  • Petroleum-derived stearate possible
  • Comedogenic risk in acne-prone skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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