Mono- and diglycerides, Camellia japonica seed oil, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Process: Ethoxylation | Functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Emulsifier
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier combining polyethylene glycol with tsubaki (camellia) oil and glycerin. Developed to incorporate the traditional Japanese use of camellia oil for hair and skin conditioning into water-based cosmetic formulations.