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Common Name(s): Aleurites moluccanus ethyl ester,aleurites moluccanus ethyl ester,cosmetic functional ingredient,established active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides emollient skin conditioning with spreading value determined by the acid-alcohol ester molecular architecture.

Why It's Used: Aleurites moluccanus ethyl ester is selected for its ester molecular architecture โ€” the specific acid and alcohol fragments of aleurites moluccanus ethyl ester determine the logp, spreading coefficient, and skin adhesion profile unavailable from any other functional ingredient class.

How It Works: Ester polarity controls spreading (logp): branched short-chain fast dry; medium moderate spreading; long occlusive. ester c=o provides polar adhesion to skin surface.

Typically Found In: Cosmetic formulations

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ€“10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ€“2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Safety documented in cosing at standard formulation concentrations.

Last Verified: Cosing database,aleurites moluccanus ethyl ester technical review

Primary Sources: 2026-03-22