Arachidic Acid
Arachidic Acid is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 46 products on Poliage, most often body wash, cleanser and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Arachidic acid: used to wash skin or hair and make the product less clear.
What it does
Contains Arachidic Acid: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Arachidic Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Arachidic Acid: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Arachidic Acid: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74353, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as icosanoic acid.
Products that contain Arachidic Acid
I Dew Care
Namaste Kitten Clarifying Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Aloe Vera Hand Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
nivea
nivea cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Nivea lait démaquillant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Men 48H Deo
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Nivea Men Creme
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Mousse à raser
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivéa
Nivea soft
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nourishing Care Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nourishing Care Body Wash with Nourishing Serum
Body wash · Lists sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier Essence / Unscented
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Protect & Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
NIVEA MEN
Protect & Care Rasiercreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing White Peach and Jasmine Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing Wild Berries and Hibiscus with Nourishing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Shea Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Soft Moisturizing Cream For Face Body & Hands
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Missha
Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Vanilla & Sweet Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Missha
Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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