C18-38 ALKYL HYDROXYSTEAROYL STEARATE

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate is primarily used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in cosmetic formulations. It helps maintain product homogeneity by facilitating the mixing of water and oil, while providing a pleasant, silky texture to the skin.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient may be plant-based, but it is recommended to check with the manufacturer to ensure its vegan status.

✨ Note: This ingredient is well tolerated by most skin types and is unlikely to irritate sensitive skin. However, as with any new ingredient, performing a skin patch test may be a useful precaution.

Found in: Moisturizers, lotions, moisturizing products for the face and body, and sometimes in foundations to improve the texture of the product.