A lightweight moisturizer that softens and smooths skin while helping other ingredients blend seamlessly into the formula.
CAS #
125804-15-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ester derived from glycerin and ethylene oxide, developed in the 20th century. Created as an emollient and emulsifier for cosmetic formulations.