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C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl StearateBarrier
A long-chain wax that firms up sticks, balms, and rich creams — smooth payoff; texture, not a skin active.
What it does
A long-chain wax that thickens the oils in a product. It softens skin and gives sticks, balms and rich creams firmness and a smooth glide.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as an emollient (gives skin a soft, smooth look), a thickener (controls how thick the product is) and a stabilizer (helps oil and water stay mixed).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
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