Ethylhexyl Stearate
No Known RisksA fatty-acid ester used as an emollient and spreading agent. Cosmetic safety reviewers included ethylhexyl stearate in the alkyl ester group and concluded that the group is safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical use.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=b34bc38f-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6





