Very Disliked
Isostearic Acid
May cause Acne
Some ingredients have a higher likelihood of clogging pores or triggering breakouts, especially for acne-prone skin. However, skin reactions are individual - what causes breakouts for one person may work fine for another. Patch test if you're concerned.
May feed Fungal Acne
Non-fungal acne-safe products contain ingredients that can worsen fungal acne. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.
Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.
Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
See all 1,658 products with Isostearic Acid
Users who like it
6%
Users who avoid it
94%
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
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.6%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Isostearic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
77840
INCI Name
ISOSTEARIC ACID
EC #
 250-178-0
All Functions
Binding, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant
