Lignoceryl Erucate
AKA “Tetracosanyl erucate, Lignoceryl ester
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Lignoceryl erucate
AKA: Tetracosanyl erucate, Lignoceryl ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
13-Docosenoic acid, tetracosyl ester
CAS #
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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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic wax ester developed in the latter 20th century. Used as an emollient and texture modifier in cosmetics to provide a silky feel and improve product spreadability.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
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