A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Film Forming
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Hydrates and softens skin
Creates protective moisture barrier
Helps reduce acne
Causing bacteria
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester used as a plasticizer and conditioning agent in cosmetics. Developed to enhance product performance and safety profiles compared to earlier chemical plasticizers.