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Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-4 distearate
AKA: Stearic Acid Polyglyceryl Ester, Emulsifier
Ingredient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-4 Distearate is a diester of Polyglycerin-4 with Stearic Acid.
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging Benefits
Traditional Use
Synthesized in cosmetic chemistry laboratories as a stable, plant-derived emulsifier. Designed to provide consistent emulsification in creams and lotions while maintaining a clean, non-greasy feel.