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Ingredient Facts
Glycol ditallowate
AKA: Glycol Ester, Tallow Glycol Ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Fatty acids, tallow, 1,2-ethanediyl diester
Form
Powder
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Functions
Opacifying
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester derived from tallow (animal fat) combined with glycol. Developed as a conditioning and emulsifying agent in cosmetics, particularly in hair care products requiring robust texture.