Emollient ingredient
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Pentaerythrityl Distearate is a diester of pentaerythritol (a polyol with 4 hydroxyl groups) and stearic acid (C18), with two of the four hydroxyl positions esterified. It is a semi-solid to waxy emollient used in rich creams and emulsions to add body, improve texture, and provide a creamy skin feel. The pentaerythrityl core provides structural rigidity while the two stearate chains contribute emollient and emulsifying properties.
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Benefits
- ✓Diester of pentaerythritol and stearic acid with a rich, creamy skin feel — provides occlusive emollient properties without being as heavy as fully saturated waxes
- ✓Contributes to the creamy, lush texture of premium cream formulas and improves spreadability
- ✓Good emulsion-stabilizing properties due to the branched pentaerythrityl core with two fatty acid chains
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Squalane+ Butyrospermum Parkii Butter+ Dimethicone
