Can I use Pentaerythrityl Distearate with Shea Butter?

Works well together

Pentaerythrityl Distearate and Shea Butter are generally compatible and can be layered in the same routine. As always, introduce one new active at a time and watch how your skin responds.

Pentaerythrityl DistearateEmollient

✓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

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Shea ButterEmollient