Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Sesamate
AKA “Hydrogenated Sesame Oil Ester
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated ethylhexyl sesamate
AKA: Hydrogenated Sesame Oil Ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Sesamate is the product of the transesterification of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and sesame seed oil that has been hydrogenated
Form
Powder
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Functions
Binding
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
Sesame oil has been used in traditional Chinese, Indian, and Middle Eastern medicine and skincare for thousands of years. This ingredient is a modern synthetic ester created by combining sesame oil derivatives with 2-ethylhexanol for cosmetic stability.
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