Isostearic Acid

INGREDIENT

Isostearic Acid

Fatty Acid

Approved

Isostearic acid is a branched-chain fatty acid used to improve texture, emulsification, and skin conditioning. It has an established cosmetic safety profile.

Also known as 1 Synonym
Function Emollient; Emulsifier; Surfactant
Safety Meter Approved
Evidence Level Strong
CAS Number 30399-84-9
Category Fatty Acid
Function Emollient; Emulsifier; Surfactant
Evidence Level Strong
Status Approved
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Emollient; Emulsifier; Surfactant

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 www.cir-safety.org
  2. 2 cosmetics.ec.europa.eu
FOUND IN

Found in Approved Products

This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.

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