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Glyceryl Undecylenate
Glyceryl Undecylenate · GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATEBarrier
Skin-conditioning ester with antimicrobial activity. A common choice in fungal-acne-safe formulas.
What it does
This is an ester of glycerin and a fatty acid called undecylenic acid. It has mild antimicrobial activity against the yeast that causes fungal acne. That makes it a common choice in fungal-acne-safe products. It softens skin and feels non-greasy. Well-tolerated at normal use levels.
Also known as
glyceryl monoundecylenate
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