9,12(Z,Z)-Octadecadienoic acid dimer, diester with (3-.beta.)-sigmast-5-en-3-ol and isooctadecanol
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Binding
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A complex synthetic ester combining multiple plant-derived components. Created for advanced cosmetic formulations as an emollient and conditioning agent without historical precedent.