🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A naturally derived fatty acid (ester of glycerin and stearic acid) that acts as a lubricant on the skin's surface while keeping the product mixed.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Softens the skin, slows water loss, and gives creams a pearlescent appearance.
💡 Pro Tip
A staple in almost all cream-based moisturizers globally.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is a harsh synthetic chemical.
The Science
It is a naturally occurring lipid in the human body.
