isobutyl stearate
Ingredient type:FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT
✨ Role: Isobutyl stearate is used in cosmetics for its emollient properties. It helps soften and smooth the skin by forming a protective layer that prevents moisture loss.
Ingredient type: Fat-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Considered safe for cosmetic use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally of synthetic or vegetable origin and is therefore suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: Isobutyl stearate is well tolerated by most skin types, but as with all ester derivatives, a skin test is recommended for very sensitive skin.
Present in: Moisturizers, body lotions, suncare products, and certain make-up products such as foundations and lipsticks.
comedogenic index: 2


