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C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl StearateBarrier
A wax-like ester used to thicken oil phases and give balms a smooth, structured body.
What it does
C18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate is a long-chain wax ester used mainly to structure and thicken the oil phase of a formula. It conditions the skin surface and gives sticks, balms, and rich creams firmness and a smooth payoff. It is a texture-and-structure ingredient rather than a skin active.
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