INCI · emollient · CIR review pending · used in 2 products
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a thick, paste-like emollient ester derived from hexanedioic acid (adipic acid) and a mixture of fatty acids including octanoic, decanoic, isooctadecanoic, octadecanoic, and 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acids. It is marketed as a vegetable-derived alternative to lanolin. It is registered under CAS #82249-33-0 and EC #406-144-4, and is officially classified by CosIng as an emollient and skin conditioning agent.
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emollient● Benefits
It provides smooth spreadability and a substantive film on the skin that helps protect and moisturize. As a lanolin alternative, it offers conditioning and skin-softening properties without animal-derived ingredients.
hydratingbarrier-supportsoothing
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