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Ingredient Facts
PPG-23-Steareth-34
AKA: Surfactant, Emulsifier
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Lipid
Not Clean
Alcohols, lanolin, ethoxylated, propoxylated (34 mol EO, 33 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9038-43-1
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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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthesized in modern cosmetic chemistry by combining propylene glycol with stearyl and polyethylene glycol ethers. Developed as an emulsifier and conditioning agent for contemporary skincare products.