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Ingredient Facts
Stearyl/ppg-3 myristyl ether dimer dilinoleate
AKA: Emollient ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Stearyl/PPG -3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate is the diester formed by the reaction of Stearyl Alcohol (q.v.) and PPG -3 Myristyl Ether (q.v.) with Dilinoleic Acid (q.v.)
Form
Liquid
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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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A complex synthetic ingredient developed in the late 20th century as an emollient and conditioning agent. Created through modern organic chemistry to provide texture and spreadability in contemporary cosmetics.