Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Anti-Inflammatory
Creates protective layer
Adds pleasant scent
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic ester combining glycerin with rosin (derived from pine trees). Used in cosmetics as a film-forming and thickening agent with no significant traditional use history.