OriginDerived from lauric acid and ethylene glycol, both petrochemical-derived compounds from fossil fuels. Synthesized through esterification reaction between lauric acid and ethylene glycol under heat and catalytic conditions.
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Formula
C26H50O4
Mol. Weight
426.70
CAS #
624-04-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
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