A lightweight plant-derived moisturizer that softens and conditions skin, leaving it smooth and hydrated without a heavy feel.
CAS #
68201-22-9
Form
Liquid
Synthetic
Botanical. Derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils containing long-chain fatty acids and alcohols. Produced through esterification of C32-36 isoalcohols with stearic acid via catalytic synthesis.
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester combining branched-chain alcohols with stearic acid, developed in the 20th century to replace variable natural esters with a stable, consistent cosmetic ingredient.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score1
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1, medical-approval, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer