An ethoxylated emulsifier. Fine on intact skin; may sting on damaged skin.
Ingredients
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11 ingredients · Emulsifier
ClearA fatty alcohol — not a drying alcohol. Thickens creams and softens skin.
Also written Cetostearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that thickens and softens. Not drying, unlike ethanol.
A gentle emulsifier made from glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl stearate with a little soap added so it emulsifies on its own — SE stands for self-emulsifying. Gentle.
A common emulsifier. PEG compounds are fine on intact skin; some people prefer to skip them on broken skin.
An emulsifier that helps oils and fragrance dissolve in water. Used in small amounts.
An emulsifier that holds oil and water together in creams and lotions. Used in small amounts.
An emulsifier that helps oils mix into water-based products. Used in small amounts.
A fatty acid found in skin and plant butters. Thickens and stabilises.
A fatty alcohol used to thicken and stabilise creams. Not drying.