Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is an oil-phase emollient and structuring agent that adds cushion, adhesion, gloss, and viscosity to anhydrous products such as lip color, balms, and sticks.
What does Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is an oil-phase emollient and structuring agent that adds cushion, adhesion, gloss, and viscosity to anhydrous products such as lip color, balms, and sticks.
Is Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate clean?
It has a low irritation profile and is not a common clean-beauty restricted-list concern. The main clean-standard question is formulation context, since it is often used in long-wear or high-wax systems rather than rinse-off products.
Is Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate sustainable?
This material is typically made from fatty-acid feedstocks that may be plant-derived, often linked to castor chemistry, combined with a synthetic polyol component. It is an ester-based, non-silicone material and is expected to be more biodegradable than persistent silicone film-formers, although biodegradation depends on grade and test conditions.
Is Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate COSMOS-approved?
It can be permitted under COSMOS when the feedstocks and esterification process meet natural-origin and processing requirements. From a Green Chemistry view, it aligns best when sourced from renewable fatty acids and made through straightforward ester chemistry with controlled residuals.
How does Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate work chemically?
The molecule is a high-molecular-weight multi-ester built from a branched polyol core and hydroxylated C18 fatty-acid chains, giving it wax-like structure, oil compatibility, and strong film cohesion. It is used mainly in anhydrous systems, where it is stable across normal cosmetic processing temperatures and helps suspend pigments, reduce oil bleed, and improve payoff.
Last updated 2026-05-14