Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Our database includes 2,161 products that contain Polyhydroxystearic Acid.
Explained
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
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.
Community Rating
Disliked
What it does
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
3.4%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Lip Care
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Polyhydroxystearic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
79007
INCI Name
POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID
EC #
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All Functions
Emulsifying
