Stearyl Alcohol

Was it worth it?

Percent of consumer reviews saying "Yes":

87% Breast implants
86% Tummy tuck
85% Pixel laser
83% Invisalign
82% Blepharoplasty
82% Silicone breast implants
81% Smart Lipo
80% Saline breast implants
79% Facelift
79% VASER Liposelection
76% Laser hair removal
75% Laser resurfacing
75% Lasik
74% Botox
73% Permanent makeup
71% Rhinoplasty
70% Deep FX
70% Fraxel Repair
68% Active FX
66% Chemical peel
64% Juvederm
63% Microdermabrasion
61% Restylane
61% Perlane
58% Sculptra
56% Liposuction
54% IPL
53% Radiesse
52% Fraxel Laser
50% Accent XL
49% Mesotherapy
42% Zoom teeth whitening
41% Lifestyle lift
40% TITAN
37% Thermage
37% Lipodissolve
33% Brite Smile
18% Velashape
18% Velasmooth
14% Thread lift

Add your review

Stearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol are long chain fatty alcohols. Stearyl Alcohol is a white, waxy solid with a faint odor, while Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol are clear, colorless liquids. These three ingredients are found in a wide variety of products such as hair conditioners, foundations, eye makeup, skin moisturizers, skin cleansers and other skin care products.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewed the safety of Stearyl Alcohol and approved its use as a multipurpose additive for direct addition to food. Stearyl Alcohol and Oleyl Alcohol have also been approved for use as indirect food additives.

The safety of Stearyl Alcohol and related ingredients has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that Stearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol were safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products. In 2004, the CIR Expert Panel considered available new data on Stearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol and reaffirmed the above conclusion.CIR Safety Review: The CIR Expert Panel noted that Stearyl Alcohol is found naturally in various mammalian tissues and the metabolism of Stearyl Alcohol and Oleyl Alcohol in animals is well described. Due to the chemical nature and benign biological activity of these compounds, they are not suspected of significant potential for carcinogenesis, reproductive or developmental effects. Furthermore, tests in humans of products containing these ingredients demonstrated low potential for skin irritation or sensitization.

FDA: Link to Code of Federal Regulations for Stearyl Alcohol and Oleyl Alcohol
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRS...
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRS...
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRS...

If they are made from plants, Stearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol may be used in cosmetics and personal care products marketed in Europe according to the general provisions of the Cosmetics Directive of the European Union. Ingredients of animal origin must comply with the European Union animal by-products regulations.
Link to the EU Cosmetics Directive:
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/cosmetics/html/consolidated_d...

  •     Cancel