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Emollient

Isostearyl Isostearate

Often labeled as: ISIS (Emollient)

The synthetic ester that clinically repairs the barrier.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 1 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A uniquely structured synthetic ester. It has been clinically proven to integrate perfectly with the skin's natural lipid bilayers, significantly reducing transepidermal water loss.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Repairs a damaged skin barrier faster than many natural oils.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Leaves a highly elegant, non-greasy, and protective film on the skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

Synthetic emollients are cheap fillers.

The Science

This ester is engineered to outperform natural oils in specific barrier-repair functions.