Grabs onto metal ions in water that would destabilize the formula. Keeps your product from going bad or changing color.
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Removes Metal Ions
Adds Opacity
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic chelating agent for industrial and cosmetic applications. It was created to bind metal ions and prevent oxidation and discoloration in formulated products.