A natural plant-based moisturizer derived from oils that softens skin and helps keep formulas stable and smooth.
Form
Oil
Synthetic
Botanical. Typically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as starting materials. Synthesized through esterification of fatty acids with polyglycerols to create polyglyceride compounds.
A modern synthetic compound created to emulsify and condition cosmetic formulations. Developed in the late 20th century as a vegetable-derived alternative to petroleum-based emulsifiers, designed to improve stability and skin feel.