Mono- and diglycerides, mango (Mangifera indica) seed oil, ethoxylated (70 mol EO average molar ratio)
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Form
Liquid
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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.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Mango butter has traditional use in African and South Asian skincare as a moisturizer and skin softener. The PEG-70 version was developed in the late 20th century to create a more stable, water-compatible emulsifier.