Acetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
Acetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate is a humectant and emollient ingredient. It’s in 3 products on Poliage, most often hair styling and eye cream. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Acetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Acetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Acetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 98361, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Acetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
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