A plant-derived ingredient that helps blend oil and water together, keeping your product smooth and consistent while delivering ingredients evenly to skin.
Effective at 12.1%
CAS #
126928-07-2
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Functions
Emulsifying
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.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Combines polyglycerin with isostearic acid, a modern branched-chain fatty acid designed to provide superior emulsification and skin-feel compared to straight-chain fatty acids.