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Common Name(s): Hydroxyoctacosanyl hydroxystearate,c28 hydroxy fatty alcohol hydroxystearate,carnaubyl hydroxystearate

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides ultra-rich, waxy emolliency and thick texture in luxury skin care and lip products.

Why It's Used: Very long chain c28 hydroxy fatty alcohol esterified with 12-hydroxystearic acid; double hydroxylation (both alcohol and acid have oh groups) creates a bifunctionally polar wax with unique texture.

How It Works: C28 hydroxy fatty alcohol chain provides ultra-long-chain waxy emolliency; 12-hydroxystearate provides a second oh group adding polarity and water-interaction; used as a wax-extender in premium formulations.

Typically Found In: Luxury lip products,rich creams,wax-based formulations,ultra-rich moisturizers

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ€“ emollient

Secondary Functions: Viscosity controlling,skin conditioning,wax-type emolliency

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ€“10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Very long chain fatty acid/alcohol derivatives; plant or synthetic origin.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ€“ low

Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Waxes,plant butters,other long-chain emollients

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Hydroxyoctacosanyl hydroxystearate belongs to the family of hydroxy fatty acid esters; the bifunctional hydroxylation (both wax ester components carry oh groups) provides unique hydrogen-bonding network in the solid state, contributing structured wax-like texture.

Last Verified: 2026-03-28

Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary