Is Ethylhexyl Stearate comedogenic?
Comedogenic rating
5/5 · High risk
Ethylhexyl Stearate is considered highly comedogenic (rated 5/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.
Rated 5.
Also listed as
Ethylhexyl Stearate · Octyl Stearate · 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate
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Frequently asked questions
›Is Ethylhexyl Stearate comedogenic?
Ethylhexyl Stearate is considered highly comedogenic (rated 5/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.
›What is the comedogenic rating of Ethylhexyl Stearate?
5 out of 5 (high risk). Rated 5.
›Other names for Ethylhexyl Stearate on ingredient labels
Octyl Stearate, 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate