A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Created in the mid-20th century by combining linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid from plant oils) with diethanolamine. Used as a conditioning agent and surfactant in personal care formulations.