ANDREA MITAROTONDA
Consultant in Cosmetic Formulation Chemistry, United Kingdom

The Manufacturer describes this product as an intensive hypoallergenic formulation containing a rich blend of key functional ingredients that is safe to use on dry, damaged skin, sun-exposed skin, sensitive and irritated skin, leaving it intensely moisturised, instantly restored and visibly healthier all day long.

The formula is based on an oil-in-water system: Cetearyl Glucoside is the chosen emulsifier.

It is a vegetable-derived ingredient produced by condensation of Cetearyl Alcohol with Glucose.

It is defined as a “gluco-lipidic” emulsifier due to its nature and is an excellent alternative to non-ionic ethoxylated ingredients.

It shows good emulsifying properties with various oil phases and can form liquid crystal structures depending on the system.

It imparts a fresh and light skin feel and can be used in different formats.

The manufacturing process of Cetearyl Glucoside typically yields some unreacted Cetearyl Alcohol, which helps with both viscosity and stabilisation.

It is also quite frequent to find Cetearyl Glucoside blended wit ...