Ingredient
DI-C12-13 ALKYL MALATE
Substance information
"Alkyl" describes a mixture of alkanols. Alkanols are alcohols which are derived from saturated hydrocarbons. The preceding numbers "C x-y" specify the range of the alkyl (hydrocarbon) chain lengths. Malates (not to be confused with maleates) are salts or esters of malic acid (2-hydroxymaleic acid, 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintains the skin in good condition
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Softens and smoothens the skin
Origin
synthetic
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
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