Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2178 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
346 ingredients in Emollient — page 15 of 15
A triglyceride of isostearic acid used as a rich emollient in luxury creams and colour cosmetics. Provides excellent skin feel and stability at a range of temperatures.
A triester of trimethylolpropane and isostearic acid used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent that provides a rich, smooth skin feel without heaviness.
A low-molecular-weight, linear volatile silicone (three siloxane units) used as a lightweight emollient and carrier to improve formula spreadability and the feel of moisturizers and sunscreens.
A lightweight volatile hydrocarbon emollient (C11 alkane) used as a sustainable alternative to silicone cyclomethicone, often combined with tridecane to improve sensory feel.
A generic INCI descriptor for an unspecified plant-derived oil blend used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations.
A light, fast-absorbing oil rich in linoleic acid and antioxidants.
A nutrient-rich oil cold-pressed from wheat kernels high in vitamin E (tocopherols), essential fatty acids, and carotenoids that conditions and protects the skin.
Cold-pressed oil from the seeds of Ximenia americana (wild plum), a tree native to Africa and the Americas. One of the richest plant sources of nervonic acid, a long-chain fatty acid involved in myelin synthesis and skin barrier maintenance. Imparts a rich, conditioning texture.
A fixed vegetable oil cold-pressed from the germ of corn (Zea mays), used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cleansing oils and moisturizers.
Oil expressed from corn (Zea mays) germ. A moderate emollient rich in linoleic acid (53%) and tocopherols (vitamin E). Less expensive carrier oil used in formulations for its emollient properties.