Emollient

Argan Oil Isostearyl Esters**

Argan Oil Isostearyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Isostearyl Alcohol and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Argan Oil Isostearyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Isostearyl Alcohol and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil.

Purpose

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Flags
plant-oil
Verdict

No significant concerns. Branched-chain structure provides excellent oxidative stability.

US Note

Permitted — safe per CIR read-across from parent oil and alkyl esters

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Emollient
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.