PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
INCI: PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER
A polypropylene glycol ether of stearyl alcohol; functions as a lightweight emollient and skin-conditioning agent commonly used in cleansing oils.
Benefits
- ✓Lightweight, non-greasy skin feel
- ✓Enhances spreadability of cleansing oils
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
A polypropylene glycol ether of stearyl alcohol; functions as a lightweight emollient and skin-conditioning agent commonly used in cleansing oils. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for lightweight, non-greasy skin feel and enhances spreadability of cleansing oils.
Skin type guide
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
How to use it
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.