Ingredient
Octyldodeceth-16
Low risk
FunctionSolubilizer
What it is — Octyldodeceth-16 (INCI: Octyldodeceth-16) is a polyoxyethylene fatty-alcohol ether used as a mild solubilizer and conditioning aid.
What it does — It is commonly used to help dissolve small amounts of oily or poorly soluble ingredients into a clear, uniform formula and to add a soft feel.
Typical use — Found in toners, essences, cleansers and lightweight lotions.
Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable; it is a background formulation aid rather than a skin active.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review, reflecting a well-tolerated solubilizer. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk — well-tolerated solubilizer.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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