🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A natural emulsifier created by reacting glycerin, stearic acid, and citric acid. It creates exceptionally stable, hydrating creams and is highly favored in "clean" beauty lines.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Stabilizes formulas, softens the skin, and acts as a mild conditioning agent.
💡 Pro Tip
100% biodegradable and eco-certified.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It exfoliates because it contains citric acid.
The Science
The citric acid is chemically bound as an ester; it has zero exfoliating capabilities.