Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emollient; Texture Enhancer; Emulsion Stabilizer
Low expected concern for topical cosmetic use. Ester ingredients of this type have low reactivity and limited dermal absorption; no significant toxicity signal is established at normal use concentrations.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Low expected concern for topical cosmetic use. Ester ingredients of this type have low reactivity and limited dermal absorption; no significant toxicity signal is established at normal use concentrations.
What it does
A fatty-acid ester used to improve emollience, texture, consistency, and stability in cosmetic formulations.
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.
Sources
- 1 https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosing_en https://www.cir-safety.org/
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
