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Key benefits: Hydration.
Hexyl Laurate
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Hexyl laurate
Purpose
Skin-softening agent and emollient that is a mixture of hexyl alcohol and lauric acid.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Emollient
INCI Purpose
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Benefits
Hydration
— Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Article
Skin-softening agent and emollient that is a mixture of hexyl alcohol and lauric acid.
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