Snapshot
- Overview
- A plant-derived fatty alcohol that softens skin and smooths formulas.
- Category
- Barrier Support, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emollient
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
Hydrogenated rapeseed alcohol is a plant-derived, saturated fatty alcohol blend made by hydrogenating rapeseed oil fractions. In creams, balms, and sticks it softens product feel, adds slip, and improves viscosity and stability.
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Our take
Is Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol a Good Ingredient?
It's Good because it provides slip, conditioning, and formulation stability with a typically mild profile for most skin types. As a fatty alcohol, it's generally well tolerated, though a small number of sensitive users may notice mild irritation, which is enough to keep it from Great.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Leaves skin feeling supple and conditioned, helping reduce the sensation of roughness. Provides a smooth, comfortable afterfeel suitable for daily use.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in moisturizers, body butters, and solid deodorants to add emolliency and a creamier payoff in both fluid and stick formats.
Before you use it
Safety
Low likelihood of irritation, but sensitive skin may experience mild reactions; patch testing is prudent. No common regulatory limits noted.
Products with Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
