The Basics On Stearyl Stearate
What is Stearyl Stearate?
A plant-based wax prepared with natural fatty acids combined with synthetic fatty alcohols.
What are other names for Stearyl Stearate?
OCTADECANOIC ACID, OCTADECYL ESTER, OCTADECANOIC ACID, OCTADECYL ESTER; STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ESTER, OCTADECYL ESTER OCTADECANOIC ACID, OCTADECYL STEARATE, and STEARYL STEARATE
What is Stearyl Stearate used for?
A plant-based wax prepared with natural fatty acids combined with synthetic fatty alcohols. Functions as an emollient, occlusive, skin-conditioning agent, and texture enhancer. This ingredient is considered safe for use in cosmetics. Stearyl Stearate works as emulsifier, emollient, opacifier, pearlizer in all kinds of personal care formulations.
How Stearyl Stearate is classified
Emollients, Texture Enhancer
Recommendations for using Stearyl Stearate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Stearyl Stearate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Stearyl Stearate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Stearyl Stearate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Stearyl Stearate
Lash Brag Volumizing Mascara; Lash Brag Volumizing Mascara; Squalane + Bamboo Deodorant
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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