Dicetearyl Succinate
AKA “Dicetearyl Succinate
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Dicetearyl succinate
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Butanedioic Acid, Di-C16-18 Alkyl Esters
CAS #
93280-98-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic conditioning agent created for hair and skincare products in the late 20th century. Functions as a non-greasy emollient with improved substantivity to hair and skin.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR