Distearyl ether
Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT
✨ Role: Distearyl Ether is used primarily as an emollient and conditioning agent. It helps soften and smooth the skin by forming a protective barrier that helps retain moisture. It also improves the texture of cosmetic formulations, giving them a silkier feel.
Ingredient type: Fat-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is of synthetic origin, so it's compatible with vegan products.
✨ Worth knowing: Distearyl Ether is well tolerated by most skin types. However, it's always best to test a small area before using it on the whole face, especially if you have very sensitive skin.
Present in: Commonly used in moisturizers, body lotions, hair products and certain types of make-up.
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