Acetylated lard glyceride

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

✨ Role: Acetylated lard glyceride is used in cosmetics for its emollient and thickening properties. It helps soften and smooth the skin by creating a protective barrier to limit moisture loss.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally safe for cosmetic use, but as it is of animal origin, it may not be suitable for everyone.

✨ Vegan: No, this ingredient is not vegan because it is derived from animal tallow (pork fat).

✨ Note: Although acetylated lard glyceride is effective at moisturizing the skin, it could potentially be comedogenic, meaning it could clog pores in acne-prone skin. It is also rarely used in modern formulations due to ethical concerns related to its animal origin.

Found in: It is mainly found in certain moisturizers, thick lotions, or lip balms with older or more traditional formulations.

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