Hexadecanolactone

  • May Cause Irritation
  • May Worsen Eczema
  • May Worsen Redness
  • May Irritate Lips
  • May Worsen Malassezia Folliculitis
  • EU Listed Allergen
  • Fragrance

Not rated A basic ingredient widely used in most products, such as purified water, or one that is not suitable for star-rating-based preference analysis.

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About Hexadecanolactone

Hexadecanolactone is an individual ingredient used in cosmetics.[1] Its properties and sensory feel in a finished product may vary depending on the use level, the ingredients used with it, the formula’s acidity, and manufacturing conditions. In cosmetics, it is used to prevent the characteristic odor or taste of raw materials from becoming overly prominent and to add fragrance to products or adjust the characteristic odor of raw materials.[2]

Hexadecanolactone Details

Ingredient function
Masking, Perfuming
Main product categories
Perfume, Body Mist, Anti-Aging Essence
INCI name
HEXADECANOLACTONE
CosIng ID
56367

Hexadecanolactone References

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