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Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier that blends oil and water and is favored in mild, naturally-positioned formulas.
What it does
Glyceryl stearate citrate is an emulsifier built from glycerin, a fatty acid, and citric acid. It keeps the oil and water phases of a cream blended and is chosen for gentle, sensitive-skin formulas. It contributes a soft skin feel as a bonus, but its job is structure and stability rather than an active effect.
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