๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
A complex ester that acts as a profound skin-conditioning agent. It provides a rich, velvety feel to creams while absorbing remarkably fast into the skin.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Deeply conditions dry skin and improves product slip.
๐ก Pro Tip
Highly comedogenic. Avoid completely if you have acne-prone skin.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is a "natural" fatty acid.
The Science
It is a synthetic lipid engineered specifically for texture and spreadability.