ETHYLHEXYL STEAROYL POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
ETHYLHEXYL STEAROYL POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE
Safety grade: A
This is a specially engineered oil derived from stearic acid (a fatty acid found in plant and animal oils) that has been modified to work better in skincare products. It acts like a lightweight, conditioning oil that helps skin feel soft and smooth.
This ingredient softens and conditions the skin while also helping to blend and stabilize the product, making it feel luxurious while maintaining an even texture.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Surfactant ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- COCO-GLUCOSIDE — Grade A