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Isodecyl Salicylate

Good

Emollient

Isodecyl Salicylate at a glance

  • Ester of decyl alcohol + salicylic acid
  • Skin conditioning ingredient
  • Anti-static agent
  • Ruled safe as used in cosmetics

Isodecyl Salicylate description

Isodecyl salicylate is the synthetic ester of fatty alcohol decyl alcohol and salicylic acid. In cosmetics formulations, it is used as both a skin conditioning ingredient and an anti-static agent. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review has ruled isodecyl salicylate safe in its current usage. The maximum concentration of use of decyl salicylate in cosmetics is 2.5%.

Related ingredients: Salicylic Acid Skin Conditioning Ingredients

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Isodecyl Salicylate references

  • PubChem, Website, Accessed September 2025
  • SpecialChem, Website, Accessed September 2025
  • CoSmile Europe, Website, Accessed September 2025
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2019

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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