Very Disliked
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
May feed Fungal Acne
Fungal acne-safe products avoid ingredients that feed Malassezia yeast, the cause of fungal acne. Unlike regular acne, fungal acne appears as small, uniform bumps and won't respond to typical acne treatments. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.
It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
See all 1,310 products with Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.4%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
35635
INCI Name
OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE
EC #
 289-991-0
All Functions
Emollient, Viscosity Controlling