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The Beauty & Personal Care Brand Builder Series

Ingredient Deep Dive

Arachidic Acid

The Beauty & Personal Care Brand Builder Series

Ingredient Deep Dive

Arachidic Acid

A Structuring Long-Chain Fatty Acid

Arachidic Acid is a saturated C20 fatty acid, supplied as a white waxy solid; it occurs naturally in some vegetable oils.

It is used in small amounts as an emollient and consistency factor that helps structure and stabilize the oil phase of creams.

Quick Insights

Ingredient Rating:

GOOD

Type of Ingredient:

Emollient and Texture Enhancer

Intended Function:

A C20 fatty acid used as an emollient and structuring consistency factor.

Common Applications:

Used in creams, balms and lotions.

Target Audience:

Brands needing a long-chain fatty acid to firm and stabilize rich textures.

Also Known As:

Arachidic Acid, C20 Fatty Acid

Benefits of Arachidic Acid

A dependable functional ingredient that does its job elegantly.

Structuring Lipid: Adds body and firmness to creams, balms and sticks.
Emollient Feel: Contributes a smooth, conditioned surface feel.
Emulsion Support: Helps stabilize and thicken the oil phase.
Naturally Occurring: Found in various vegetable oils.
Compatible: Blends readily with other oils and fatty materials.

How It Works

As a long-chain saturated fatty acid, Arachidic Acid raises melt point and structure in the oil phase, helping firm and stabilize emulsions and anhydrous products.

Formulating with Arachidic Acid

Oil-phase; melt in with the oils at low consistency-factor levels alongside other fatty materials.

Safety Analysis

Arachidic Acid is a well-tolerated fatty acid. Substantiate the finished product (patch / HRIPT) per MoCRA.

References

https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/arachidic-acid

https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/inci-ingredients/arachidic-acid

https://cosmeticanalysis.com/cosmetic-ingredients/arachidic-acid

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