Is Octyl Stearate comedogenic?
A stearate ester used as a slip agent and emollient in creams and makeup.
This is informational, not medical advice.
Category: ester
Octyl Stearate
Fungal acne trigger Comedogenic Rating: 5 / 5 (High risk)
Mechanism & Risk:
A stearate ester used as a slip agent and emollient in creams and makeup. Its long fatty chains form a film that can hold sebum and dead cells inside the follicle.
Common INCI Aliases: octyl octadecanoate
Scientific References: porecloggingcheck.com; labelpeek.com; skinsafecheck.com
Other names for Octyl Stearate
- octyl octadecanoate
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