Emollients
Emollients are synthetic or vegetable fatty acids-derived esters mainly used as oil phase of emulsions to provide different skin feel- velvet or silk softness for face or body care, rich and glossy for lipsticks or light and high absorbability for oily skin.
Important functionalities besides their impact on the skin feel
- Skin and hair conditioning
- Spreading
- Pigment wetting
- Solubilizing of fragrances or organic UV filters.
Therefore emollients are used in all kind of personal care formulations, skin care, hair care, sun care, toiletries, fragrances and color cosmetics.