✔️ The small polar molecules of this ingredient are prone to hydrogen bonding (AKA interacting with water), which in turn gives it the ability to retain moisture.
Application
Function as a humectant, anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory properies and skin hydration capabilities in cosmetic products.
It is a viscoues liquid and acts as a foaming agent and is used in bath products like shampoo and hand soaps, and in other personal care products as an emulsifying agent.
It is able to give superior hydration to the skin, without the residual stickiness often associated with glycerin based emulsions.
The specific molecular structure is also responsible for giving it unique solvent powers and sensory properties, such as a silky and smooth feel.
Its "silk effect", in turn, is the reason for why it's used in so many hair shampoos and conditioners.
