Hydroxystearic Acid

HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID

Data confidence:Moderate

Function

Emollient, Skin Conditioning Agent

EWG Safety Score

2/10Low concern

About this ingredient

A saturated fatty acid derivative with a hydroxyl group, used as an emollient and conditioning agent in cosmetics. It provides skin softening and moisturizing benefits while improving product texture and spreadability.

Found in 1+ sunscreens