A lightweight moisturizing ingredient derived from castor oil that softens and conditions skin, helping it feel smooth and supple.
Formula
C39H72O7
Mol. Weight
653.00
CAS #
27902-24-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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
Synthetic ester derived from glycerin and ricinoleic acid (from castor oil). Developed as an emollient and emulsifier to capture the beneficial properties of castor oil in a more stable synthetic form.