Octyldodecyl Meadowfoamate
AKA “Octyldodecyl meadowfoam oil ester, UNKNOWN”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Octyldodecyl meadowfoamate
AKA: Octyldodecyl meadowfoam oil ester, UNKNOWN
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Meadowfoam seed oil ester that softens and conditions skin, helping it feel smooth and moisturized.
CAS #
226994-08-7
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ester derived from meadowfoam seed oil, which indigenous peoples used for skin conditioning. Developed in the 20th century to capture the emollient benefits of the natural oil with improved stability and consistency.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR