STEARYL ALCOHOL is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
STEARYL ALCOHOL
Safety grade: A
Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance that comes from natural oils and fats. It's a key ingredient that makes cosmetic products feel smooth, creamy, and luxurious on the skin.
This ingredient works as a moisturizer and thickener that helps blend oil and water together in products, while also making them feel silky, reducing foam, and keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
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