Mono- and diglycerides, Camellia japonica seed oil, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Process: Ethoxylation | Functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifier
Fights Bacteria
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ester combining polyethylene glycol with camellia oil-derived (tsubaki) glycerides, developed in the late 20th century as an emollient and solubilizer.