KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hydroxystearic Acid banned in the European Union?
We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
Is Hydroxystearic Acid banned in South Korea?
We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
Is Hydroxystearic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
What is Hydroxystearic Acid used for in cosmetics?
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is Hydroxystearic Acid called on Korean labels?
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 하이드록시스테아릭애씨드.
Which K-beauty products contain Hydroxystearic Acid?
5 products we checked list it, for example ma:nyo Deep Pore Soda Pack, Tonymoly Jelly Lip Melt, SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Enrich Cream.
KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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