Ingredient dictionary

A derivative of polyethylene glycol and non-drying behenyl alcohol that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in skin care products. It can be synthetic or plant-derived.

A synthetic or plant-derived skin- and hair-conditioning agent and emulsifier.

C11-15 pareth-7 is a lightweight, synthetic mixture of fatty alcohols and polyethylene glycols that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant.

C12-16 pareth-9 is a lightweight, synthetic mixture of fatty alcohols and polyethylene glycols that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant.

C13-14 isoalkane is a lightweight, synthetic mixture of fatty alcohols and polyethylene glycols that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant.

Synthetic emulsifying agent used to help mix oil and water-based ingredients and keep them blended. Often used in a blend alongside C12-20 alkyl glucoside.

Natural mixture of polyglycerin-3, candelilla wax, jojoba seed wax, and rice bran wax that helps oil + water-based ingredients stay blended together to avoid separation in the formula and increase stability.

This versatile fatty alcohol works as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetics. It can be derived from plants, animals, or manufactured synthetically.