Isocetyl Alcohol
May cause Acne
These ingredients are known to potentially trigger breakouts, but they won’t cause acne for everyone. Everyone’s skin responds differently so what clogs pores or causes breakouts for one person might be perfectly fine for another.
Explained
Isocetyl Alcohol can be created by reacting palmitic acid.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin by preventing moisture from escaping.
It is non-soluble in water, but dissolves in oil and alcohol.
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What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Makeup
Masks
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Isocetyl Alcohol
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34619
INCI Name
ISOCETYL ALCOHOL
EC #
 252-964-9
All Functions
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling