A plant-derived emollient from soybean oil that softens skin and helps create a smooth, luxurious texture in skincare products.
CAS #
912810-05-0
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic emulsifiers developed in the 20th century as alternatives to traditional plant and animal-derived emulsifiers. Used to stabilize oil-water mixtures in cosmetic formulations.