Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Tridecyl Stearate

Emollient/skin-conditioning agent Support / formulation
!Use with awareness

In our reference data, Tridecyl Stearate can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Tridecyl Stearate is an ester of stearic acid and tridecyl alcohol used in cosmetic formulations as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It imparts a smooth, non-greasy feel and helps soften skin without contributing therapeutic activity.

🍄 Fungal-acne trigger

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Mild skin irritationRareOccasional transient redness or irritation reported in sensitive individuals.
Comedogenicity (pore clogging)UncommonFatty acid esters may contribute to follicular occlusion in acne-prone skin, though data are limited.
Allergic contact dermatitisVery rareIsolated cases of sensitization; generally considered low allergenic potential.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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