A gentle plant-derived ingredient that helps blend oil and water together, keeping your product smooth and stable on skin.
CAS #
86360-24-9
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifier
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Antioxidant Protection
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic hybrid emulsifier combining polyethylene glycol, polyglycerol, and stearic acid, developed mid-to-late 20th century. Created for improved stability and mildness in cosmetic emulsions.