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Emollient

STEARYL LINOLEATE

CAS 17673-53-9 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A skin-conditioning ester of stearyl alcohol and linoleic acid. Lightweight emollient with no notable hazard data — mostly just a smooth, soft feel on skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTOPACIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient ester
  • Strengthens skin barrier feel
  • Non-greasy spread

Known concerns

  • Possible mild comedogenicity in acne-prone skin
  • No major safety flags

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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