Arachidic Acid
Our database includes 255 products that contain Arachidic Acid.
Explained
Arachidic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in peanut oil and cocoa butter. Like other fatty acids, arachidic acid moisturizes the skin.
Synthetically created arachidic acid comes from linoleic acid.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia Folliculitis, or fungal acne.
You should know
Concerns
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Alternative names
Eicosanoic Acid
Icosanoic Acid
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.4%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Eye Care
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Arachidic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74353
INCI Name
ARACHIDIC ACID
EC #
 208-031-3
All Functions
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Opa CI Fying, Surfactant
