INCI · emollient · CIR review pending · used in 2 products
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Pentaerythrityl Distearate is a diester of pentaerythritol and stearic acid, with the IUPAC name 2,2-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)Propane-1,3-Diyl Distearate (CAS# 13081-97-5). It is listed in the CosIng database with an official function of emulsifying. It appears across a wide range of leave-on formulations including face creams, eye creams, body lotions, and lip balms.
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—Comedogenic
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emollient● Benefits
According to the source, Pentaerythrityl Distearate functions primarily as an emulsifying agent, helping to stabilize oil-and-water mixtures in cosmetic formulations. No additional skin benefit claims are provided by the source beyond this functional role.
emulsifying
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