Tetradecylpropionates is an isomeric mixture of esters consisting chiefly of 2-Tetradecylpropionate, 3-Tetradecylpropionate and 4-Tetradecylpropionate
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ester compounds developed for cosmetic preservation and conditioning purposes. Created in the 20th century to enhance product stability and skin feel.