Isostearic Acid.
What is it?
Isostearic acid is a branched-chain fatty acid used in skincare as an emollient, emulsifier, and texturing agent. Its unique structure gives it excellent stability and skin compatibility, making it a valuable ingredient in skincare formulations.
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Isostearic acid is a branched-chain fatty acid used in skincare as an emollient, emulsifier, and texturing agent. Its unique structure gives it excellent stability and skin compatibility, making it a valuable ingredient in skincare formulations.
Where does it come from?
Isostearic acid is naturally sourced from plant-based oils, such as rapeseed oil, and modified into a branched form. This contributes to its spreadability and resistance to oxidation, while still deriving from natural sources.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
- Emollient properties: Softens and smooths the skin.
- Texture: Contributes to a silky, non-greasy feel in creams.
- Stabilizes formulations: Maintains consistency in emulsions.
- Non-comedogenic: Moisturizes without clogging pores.
- Oxidation-resistant: Offers better shelf stability than straight-chain fatty acids.
How is it used in our products?
L’acide isostéarique est utilisé dans le Baume Nettoyant Correcteur F91 d’OLIVEDA. Il est inclus pour ses propriétés conditionnantes et émollientes et contribue à la texture du produit tout en formant des émulsions stables. Sa capacité à apporter de l’hydratation sans effet de lourdeur le rend idéal pour notre baume, aussi bien pour les peaux déshydratées que grasses, car il offre une application douce et une agréable sensation durable sur la peau.
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