🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
An ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It acts as an excellent lubricant, making the skin feel instantly soft and reducing the greasy feel of heavier oils.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Provides a plush, elegant texture to thick body butters and night creams.
💡 Pro Tip
Also highly comedogenic; best used on the body rather than the face.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is an alcohol that dries the skin.
The Science
It is a lipid (ester) that moisturizes deeply.
