A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Traditional Use
Synthesized by combining linoleic acid with isopropanolamine in the 20th century. Functions as a conditioning and cleansing agent in cosmetic formulations.