isostearyl hydroxystearate

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

✨ Role: Isostearyl hydroxystearate is used in cosmetic products as an emollient. It softens and smoothes the skin while improving product texture.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

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

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Isostearyl hydroxystearate has good skin tolerance and is unlikely to cause irritation. It is used to improve pigment dispersion in make-up products.

Found in: Frequently found in moisturizers, lotions, make-up and lip balms.