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Octyldodecanol

INCI Octyldodecanol

Emollient / Solvent Hydration & Barrier

What it is & what it does

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol emollient and solvent.
It softens skin, improves glide and helps dissolve lipophilic actives, pigments or UV filters. It is non-drying despite the word “alcohol.”

Usage & cautions

Information approach Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.