Ingredient
Stearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener. Not a drying alcohol.
A long-chain fatty alcohol that acts as a thickener and emollient, giving creams their rich texture. It forms an occlusive film that can trap sebum in acne-prone skin and contains oleic acid that feeds fungal acne.
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Categories
Comedogenic score: 2/5
Some caution
Stearyl Alcohol has a moderate comedogenic rating and may contribute to congestion in some skin types. Reason: fatty alcohol with occlusive properties that can trap sebum and cause comedones.
Higher concern
Stearyl Alcohol can feed Malassezia yeast and may trigger or worsen fungal acne. Reason: contains stearyl chain that can be metabolized by Malassezia yeast into oleic acid.
Low concern
Stearyl Alcohol is generally considered safe during pregnancy.
Low concern
Stearyl Alcohol has a low irritation potential and is well tolerated by most skin types.
Common Questions
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