Surfactant ingredient
Propylene Glycol Hydroxystearate
An ester of propylene glycol and 12-hydroxystearic acid used as a water-in-oil emulsifier and emollient in creams and eye creams.
emulsifieremollient
Benefits
- ✓Ester emulsifier that helps stabilize water-in-oil emulsions
- ✓Contributes a smooth, cushiony skin feel
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
An ester of propylene glycol and 12-hydroxystearic acid used as a water-in-oil emulsifier and emollient in creams and eye creams. As an surfactant ingredient, it is particularly valued for ester emulsifier that helps stabilize water-in-oil emulsions and contributes a smooth, cushiony skin feel.
Skin type guide
Generally well-tolerated across skin types. Patch testing is still recommended when introducing any new ingredient.
How to use it
Used as part of a cleanser, so placement is straightforward — it's your first step, applied to damp skin and rinsed off thoroughly. Avoid overwashing, which can disrupt the skin barrier.