Ingredient Dictionary
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
Gentle cleansing agent, emulsifier, and emollient (may be synthetic or natural, depending on the source).
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Synthetic solvent that also adds hydration to skin thanks to its humectant properties.
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These coconut-derived glycerides are used as softening and thickening agents skin care. They’ve been ruled safe as used in cosmetics.
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The ester of isopropyl alcohol and isostearic acid. It is used as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient in cosmetics products.
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Versatile animal-derived or synthetic ingredient that adds emolliency, helps keep unlike ingredients together and also aids the cleansing process.
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Derived from lanolin, it is used in cosmetics as a thickening agent and emollient.
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A synthetic mixture of fatty acids from stearic acids and a glycerin polymer. Multiple roles in cosmetics include emollient, emulsifier, and surfactant, making it a good choice for hydrating cleansers.
READ MORECoconut Alkanes
Coconut alkanes is a solvent and skin-softening emollient. It’s derived from fatty acids found in coconut oil. Learn more at Paula’s Choice Skincare.
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