A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Dissolves Ingredients
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
A synthetic hydrocarbon solvent developed in the 20th century for industrial and cosmetic applications. Used as a volatile carrier in personal care products to aid ingredient penetration and product spreadability.