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C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
C12-20 Alkyl GlucosideBarrier
Helps oil and water mix in creams and lotions. It’s made from plant sugars and fatty alcohols.
What it does
It helps oil and water blend in creams and lotions, often together with cetearyl alcohol. It’s made from plant sugars joined to fatty alcohols. It’s there to hold the formula together, not to change your skin.
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