Cholesteryl hexyl dicarbonate pullulan

Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

CHOLESTERYL HEXYL DICARBAMATE

✨ Role: This ingredient is used to improve the texture of cosmetic formulations. By acting as a skin-conditioning agent, it helps preserve skin hydration and strengthen the cutaneous barrier.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe in cosmetic formulations at recommended concentrations.

✨ Vegan: No, because it can derive from cholesterol of animal origin.

✨ To know: The ingredient offers skin-feel-enhancing properties, but it's important for vegans to check the source of cholesterol used in the product.

Present in: Moisturizers, serums, lip balms.

PULLULAN

✨ Role: Pullulan is a polysaccharide that forms a smooth film on the skin, used for its immediate film-forming and lifting properties. It can help visibly firm skin while providing a silky-smooth feel.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, Pullulan is safe for topical cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, it's derived from the fermentation of starches by a fungus.

✨ Worth knowing: Pullulan is known for its immediate, if temporary, lifting effects. It does not penetrate deeply, but visually improves the skin surface.

Present in: Facial masks, Firming serums, Anti-ageing products.

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