OriginDerived from natural plant oils, primarily coconut, palm, or soy sources containing fatty alcohols. Produced through phosphorylation of cetearyl alcohol using phosphoric acid or phosphate esters.
Phosphoric Acid, Mono- and Di-C16-18-Alkyl Esters
Formula
C34H71O8P
Mol. Weight
638.90
CAS #
90506-73-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks in moisture
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