Category: Functional / Support

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

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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.
Functional / Support

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

The brighter, highly ethical alternative to natural Mica.
Functional / Support

Talc

The classic, controversial absorbent powder.
Functional / Support

Tapioca Starch

The natural, silky oil-absorber.
Functional / Support

Tetrahydropiperine

The black pepper penetration enhancer.