๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
A synthetic surfactant and emulsifier. It prevents the separation of ingredients and is specifically chosen for its ability to help thick creams absorb into the skin rapidly without leaving a white streak.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Improves product application, reduces "soaping" (white streaks) when rubbing in creams, and cleanses mildly.
๐ก Pro Tip
A functional workhorse in modern chemistry.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
It burns the skin.
It is highly tolerable and acts primarily as an invisible formulation aid.