A lightweight moisturizer that helps blend ingredients together while softening and conditioning skin and hair. Works to lock in hydration and improve product texture.
Formula
C14H26O4
Mol. Weight
258.35
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.
Emulsifier
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Softens & Smooths
Smooths and softens skin
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Incomplete INCI name provided; cannot determine traditional use without full ingredient specification.