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Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Pentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateBarrier
A light, stable oil that softens skin, gives a smooth, dry slip and adds body to a formula.
What it does
A light oil that doesn’t go off easily. It softens skin, gives a smooth, dry slip and adds body to a formula, so you’ll see it in creams, sunscreens and makeup.
Also known as
pentaerythrityl tetraoctanoate
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