10-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
10-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID
Safety grade: A
This is a fatty acid found naturally in royal jelly, the substance produced by honey bees to feed their queen. It is a waxy, moisturizing compound that helps keep skin soft and nourished.
It is used in cosmetic products to condition and soften the skin by helping to maintain moisture and improve the skin's overall texture and feel.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Skin Conditioning ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN — Grade A