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HEXANEDIOL DISTEARATE.

Insufficient Data CAS 26730-92-7 / SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Hexanediol Distearate is a diester primarily recognized for its dual functionality in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an occlusive skin-conditioning agent, creating a protective barrier on the skin to mitigate water loss, and simultaneously serves as a non-aqueous viscosity increasing agent to enhance product texture.

Summary

Skin conditioning (occlusive) Viscosity increasing (non-aqueous)

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions by forming an imperceptible occlusive film on the skin's surface, thereby reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and supporting sustained hydration. Additionally, within non-aqueous systems, it contributes to the rheological properties, increasing viscosity and stability.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

Hexanediol Distearate's safety profile is not definitively established by a direct CIR review; while included in a broader assessment of related esters, a specific safety conclusion or maximum safe concentration directly for this ingredient is absent. Although component molecules are generally considered safe, related ingredients like Glycol Distearate have been associated with primary skin irritation at concentrations of 0.05-0.4% in formulations, and Stearic acid, a component of distearates, can be comedogenic, suggesting potential considerations for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Despite its established functional roles as an occlusive agent and viscosity enhancer, a comprehensive safety and efficacy profile specifically for Hexanediol Distearate is currently lacking, indicating insufficient data for precise formulation decisions.

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