Isostearyl Hydroxystearate

AKA “Pelemol ISHS, Ethox ISHS, Schercemol SHS ester, UNII-F7540880P0, Octadecanoic acid, 16-methylheptadecyl ester, RefChem:149993, ISOSTEARYL HYDROXYSTEARATE [INCI]”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Isostearyl hydroxystearate

AKA: Pelemol ISHS, Ethox ISHS, Schercemol SHS ester, UNII-F7540880P0, Octadecanoic acid, 16-methylheptadecyl ester, RefChem:149993, ISOSTEARYL HYDROXYSTEARATE [INCI]

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A natural plant-derived emollient that deeply softens and moisturizes skin, leaving it smooth and conditioned without a greasy feel.

Formula

C36H72O3

Mol. Weight

553.00

CAS #

162888-05-3

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Occlusive

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester created as a cosmetic emollient with enhanced hydration properties. Developed to provide stable moisturization and improve the sensory feel of skincare formulations.