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Stearyl Alcohol

Korean: 스테아릴알코올 · Functions: emulsion stabilising, fragrance, opacifying, refatting, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Our noteA fatty alcohol used to thicken creams and stabilize emulsions.

Products listing Stearyl Alcohol

Also listed as

Stearyl Alcohol 스테아릴알코올

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

What is Stearyl Alcohol?

A fatty alcohol used to thicken creams and stabilize emulsions.

Is Stearyl Alcohol 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 Stearyl Alcohol 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 Stearyl Alcohol 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 Stearyl Alcohol used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: emulsion stabilising, fragrance, opacifying, refatting, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.

What is Stearyl Alcohol called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 스테아릴알코올.

Which K-beauty products contain Stearyl Alcohol?

24+ products we checked list it, for example Amos Professional AMOS True Repair Treatment 200ml, Abib Anti-aging Edit 30mlx2+60pcsx2, Haruharu Wonder Bakuchiol Eye Cream / Unscented.

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