Characteristics
- INCI
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- CAS
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27924-99-8, 58128-22-6
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- Functions
- emulsifying
Who it's for
Skin Type
▲ Oily
▲ Combination
▲ Normal
▲ Sensitive
▲ Acne-Prone
Face Concern
▲ UV Protection
Application Area
▲ Face
▲ Body
12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, homopolymer
Description
A so-called dispersant or dispersing agent that's used in inorganic (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide based) sunscreens or in make-up products to help to distribute the pigments nicely and evenly on the skin. It's also claimed to increase the UV absorption of the sunscreen formula as well as to reduce the annoying white cast left behind by inorganic sunscreens.
Products with Polyhydroxystearic Acid (3 608 total)
Face Care
Body Care
Decorative Cosmetics
Hands & Nails
Most often found in Neutrogena products (29 items)
