🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A synthetic ester used as a lubricant and thickener. It gives products a smooth, waxy slip and helps keep moisture locked into the skin.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Conditions the skin and improves formula consistency.
💡 Pro Tip
Can be moderately comedogenic; acne-prone individuals should patch test.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is a harsh chemical soap.
The Science
It is an emollient lipid (fat), not a cleanser.