Curi/Atlas/Arachidic Acid

INCI · emollient · CIR review pending · used in 5 products

Arachidic Acid

Arachidic Acid (IUPAC: Icosanoic Acid, CAS# 506-30-9) is a long-chain saturated fatty acid (C20) found naturally in various plant oils. According to CosIng, its official functions include cleansing, emulsifying, opacifying, and surfactant activity. It is used in a wide range of cosmetic formulations including cleansers, hand creams, body lotions, and shaving products.

Evidence level

weak

EWG score

—

Comedogenic

—

Category

emollient

● Benefits

Arachidic Acid contributes to the texture and stability of cosmetic formulations through its emulsifying and opacifying properties. It also provides surfactant and cleansing functionality, helping to remove impurities from the skin surface.

emulsifyingcleansingopacifying

● Cautions

Where Curi finds it.

Curi's featured formulas containing Arachidic Acid.

Goodal Goodal Apple AHA Cleansing Foam

Goodal · 구달

Goodal Apple AHA Cleansing Foam

exfoliates to reveal newer, fresher, smoother skinmoisturizes and hydrates skin

Some By Mi · 썸바이미

Some By Mi AHA - BHA - PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser

removes dead skin cellsremoves sebum and waste from the skin

SKIN1004 Skin1004 BHA Foam

SKIN1004 · 스킨천사

Skin1004 BHA Foam

targets acne-prone skinexfoliates skin surface and inside pores with BHA (Salicylic Acid)

Sulwhasoo Sulwhasoo Bloomstay Vitalizing Cream

Sulwhasoo · 설화수

Sulwhasoo Bloomstay Vitalizing Cream

visibly firms skinimparts hydration

Mizon Mizon 0.3% Retinol Youth Cream

Mizon · 미즌

Mizon 0.3% Retinol Youth Cream

creates a more even, clarified complexionanti-aging moisturizer for blemish-prone skin