Octyldodecyl Meadowfoamate
AKA “Octyldodecyl meadowfoam oil ester, UNKNOWN”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Octyldodecyl meadowfoamate
AKA: Octyldodecyl meadowfoam oil ester, UNKNOWN
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Fatty acids, Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 2-octyldodecyl esters
CAS #
226994-08-7
Form
Oil
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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
Modern synthetic ester derived from meadowfoam seed oil, which indigenous peoples used for skin conditioning. Developed in the 20th century to capture the emollient benefits of the natural oil with improved stability and consistency.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR