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“Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate?”Here!

EmulsifierConditioning agentSynthetic

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In personal care

An ester formed from glycereth-25 (a glycerin derivative modified with ethylene oxide), PCA (a natural moisturizing factor component), and isostearic acid. It is a specialty emollient and mild emulsifier.

Why it’s used

Used to soften skin, improve spreadability, and help water and oil phases blend in a formula, while contributing some humectant character from its PCA component.

What the evidence says

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