Ethylhexyl polyhydroxy stearate

Ingredient type:  FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate is primarily used as a texturizing agent and emulsifier in cosmetic products. It helps stabilize emulsions and improve the smooth, creamy feel of creams and lotions on the skin.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for topical use.

✨ Vegan: It is generally synthetic in origin, so potentially vegan, but this depends on the other additives used in the product.

✨ Note: Well tolerated by most skin types, but as always, it is advisable to test on a small area first if your skin is particularly sensitive.

Found in: Moisturizers, body lotions, sunscreen products, and makeup removers.

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