Hexyldodecyl/Octyldecyl Hydroxystearate
AKA “Fatty Alcohol Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Hexyldodecyl/octyldecyl hydroxystearate
AKA: Fatty Alcohol Hydroxystearate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hexyldodecyl/Octyldecyl Hydroxystearate is the product formed by the reaction of hexyldodecanol and Octyldecanol with Hydroxystearic Acid.
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester blend developed as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in modern cosmetics. Designed to provide smooth texture and improved moisture retention in skincare formulations.
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