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HYDROXYLATED 2-OCTANOL.

Insufficient Data / HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

A straight-chain secondary alcohol, Hydroxylated 2-Octanol serves as a multifaceted ingredient in cosmetic formulations. It primarily acts as an emollient and humectant, aiming to improve skin texture and hydration.

Summary

Humectant Skin conditioning agent Emollient Solvent Permeability enhancer

Science

Mechanism of Action

Functioning at the dermal level, Hydroxylated 2-Octanol is a humectant, actively attracting and retaining moisture to enhance skin hydration. Concurrently, its emollient properties smooth and soften the skin's surface, contributing to improved tactile quality. As an alcohol, it also operates as a solvent, which may facilitate the enhanced permeation of other active ingredients into the stratum corneum.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Chemically stable under recommended storage conditions; however, it may interact with certain plastics, potentially forming explosive peroxides when exposed to light and/or heat.

Conflicts

  • strong acids
  • acid chlorides
  • acid anhydrides
  • oxidizing agents
  • certain plastics (may produce potentially explosive peroxides after exposure to light and/or heat)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) and Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) have not specifically reviewed this ingredient. However, '2-Octanol', identified as a synonym, is approved by the FDA for specific uses in food additives and food contact substances. Animal studies indicate a slight skin irritation in guinea pigs and notable erythema and inflammation in rabbits upon daily application of 2 mL over six days.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Despite its potential as a humectant and emollient, the lack of comprehensive cosmetic safety data, including a formal CIR review and human clinical studies, alongside documented moderate irritancy, indicates insufficient information for a definitive recommendation in precision skincare.

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