A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Preserves Formula
Cleansing Surfactant
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Prevents microbial growth
Traditional Use
A synthetic quaternary ammonium salt derived from tallow, developed in the mid-20th century as a conditioning and antistatic agent for hair care and personal care products.