Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Traditional Use
A synthetic hydrocarbon mixture developed for cosmetics as a lightweight emollient and texture enhancer, designed to provide a smooth, non-greasy feel in skincare and cosmetic formulations.