🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A saturated fatty acid used heavily in cosmetic formulations as a cleansing agent, emulsifier, and thickener. It helps create the rich, dense foam in luxury cleansers.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Provides rich texture to creams and creates dense lather in face washes.
💡 Pro Tip
Highly comedogenic if left on the skin. It is generally safe in wash-off cleansers.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is toxic.
The Science
It is a completely natural fatty acid, but it is known to clog pores if used in leave-on creams.
