Category: Functional / Support

Exploring the chemical class of Functional / Support and how they function within formulations.

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Spiraea Ulmaria Extract

The sebum-regulating, balancing botanical.

Functional / Support

Stearalkonium Hectorite

The clay derivative that stops pigments from sinking.

Functional / Support

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

The silicone-free detangler.

Functional / Support

Steareth-2

The reliable, heavy-duty mixer.

Functional / Support

Steareth-20

The high-HLB emulsion stabilizer.

Functional / Support

Steareth-21

The hydrophilic partner to Steareth-2.

Functional / Support

Stearic Acid

The rich fatty acid that gives creams their structure.

Functional / Support

Stearyl Alcohol

The heavy-duty thickener for rich moisturizers.

Functional / Support

Sucrose Cocoate

The ultra-mild, thickening emulsifier.

Functional / Support

Sucrose Laurate

The magical gel-to-milk emulsifier.

Functional / Support

Sucrose Palmitate

The deeply hydrating, sugar-based lotion maker.

Functional / Support

Sucrose Stearate

The deeply hydrating, sugar-based lotion maker.