Isostearyl Hydroxystearate

overview

Isostearyl Hydroxystearate is a naturally-derived, soft emollient that liquefies on contact with skin. It has excellent spreading and is recommended for use in moisturizing lotions, hair pomades and conditioners, liquid make-up, cream powders, lipsticks, and lip glosses. It functions as a good viscosity builder, anti-tack agent, and anti-grease agent.

benefits

NA

Skin suitability

NA

concerns

NA

precautions

NA

source

NA

CIR

Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications

EWG

NA

additional info

Isostearyl Hydroxystearate is also used in Bath & Body Works All Skin Face Moisturizer. It helps improve moisturization and skin radiance.