Plant-derived conditioning agent from rapeseed that helps keep formulas smooth and blended while softening and cleansing skin.
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
100085-59-4
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emollient derived from rapeseed oil phospholipids. Developed in the late 20th century as a plant-based alternative to improve skin feel and hydration in cosmetic formulations.