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
Developed as a synthetic ester emollient in the mid-to-late 20th century for cosmetic formulations, designed to provide a lightweight moisturizing feel while maintaining product stability and texture.