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Key benefits: Hydration.

Tribehenin Peg-20 Esters

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Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters is the complex mixture formed by the transesterificatin of Tribehenin and PEG-20.

Purpose

Works as an emollient, surfactant, and emulsifier.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Emollient, Emulsifier, Cleansing Agent

INCI Purpose

SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Alternative Names

At a Glance

Article

A complex mixture of tribehenin and PEG-20, this ingredient has multiple functions in cosmetic products, including emollient, surfactant, and emulsifier.

See: Tribehenin

References

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