Skin Conditioning

10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid

INCI: 10-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID
CAS 1679-53-4 EC 216-848-1
10-Hydroxydecanoic acid
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

10-Hydroxydecanoic acid

Purpose

Function

Sebaceous secretion inhibitor (oil control); skin conditioning; antimicrobial
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict

Individuals with bee product allergies should exercise caution if sourced from royal jelly; antimicrobial properties are a benefit, not a concern

US Note

Permitted as cosmetic ingredient; no specific restriction

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
1679-53-4
EC Number
216-848-1
INCI
10-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID
Category
Skin Conditioning
Updated
Apr 2, 2026