A palm-derived emollient ester with good lubricity that leaves a smooth after-feel on the skin.
Functions
Emollient
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Emollient
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Origin
Synthetic,
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic,
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Animal
Animal
Ingredients derived from animals (including birds, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and insects) or produced by animals (e.g. dairy- and egg-derived ingredients, bee products, silk, pearls, etc.)
Animal
Animal
Ingredients derived from animals (including birds, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and insects) or produced by animals (e.g. dairy- and egg-derived ingredients, bee products, silk, pearls, etc.)
Overview
Ethylhexyl stearate is a palm-derived emollient ester. Similar in aesthetic properties to the frequently used ingredient isopropyl myristate, this dry emollient imparts a smooth skin feel and good lubricity.
As an emollient, ethylhexyl stearate functions by making the skin appear softer and smoother by filling in microcracks in the surface of the skin. This trait is not to be mistaken for providing moisturization, which can only be done by locking or drawing in water to the skin. These actions are performed by occlusives and humectants, respectively.
