POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

What it is

Natural ingredient obtained from castor oil.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below

Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines)

European Union – CIR Data unavailable
European Union – SCCS Data unavailable
US FDA Data unavailable
ASEAN guidelines Data unavailable

Safety in special situations

PregnancyNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data

Nursing MothersNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data

Babies under 2 yearsNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data

Children under 12 yearsNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data

Cancer freeNot listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data

Environmental and Ecological Concerns

Vegan

Biodegradable

Ecotoxicity

Natural/Synthetic

Attributes

ComedogenicityNot listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data

Acne prone skinSafe for use

Sensitive skinSafe for use

Note

  • Polyhydroxystearate is not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic or avoided by persons with acne prone or sensitive skin based on currently available data.

Conclusion Polyhydroxystearate is safe to use, as per current practice.

Disclaimer

The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®'s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in