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
Synthetic ester created from tallow (rendered animal fat) as a cost-effective emollient. Tallow has been used in skincare and soap-making since ancient times, though largely replaced by plant-based alternatives.