Glycerides, shorea butter (Shorea stenoptera, Dipterocarpaceae), ethoxylated (75 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Form
Wax
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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
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Anti-Aging Benefits
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier created by PEG modification of shorea (illipe) butter, a traditional Southeast Asian ingredient used historically in cosmetics and food. The PEG derivative was developed to improve the solubility and stability of this natural fat in modern cosmetic formulations.