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Ingredient Facts
C14-15 dialkyl carbonate
AKA: Carbonic Acid Ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Carbonic acid, alcohols C14-15 diester
Form
Powder
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as a volatile, lightweight emollient. Created to provide silky texture and quick absorption in cosmetic products without greasy residue.