Emollients, skin softeners

Stearyl alcohol also is used as an emollient (skin softener), emulsifier, and thickener in creams and lotions. 

Glycerin is used in many skin creams and medicines, such as eye and ear drops, poison ivy creams, suppositories, and contraceptive jellies. It is also used as an emollient (skin softener) in soaps. 

The saponification process results in about 75 percent soap and 25 percent glycerin. In homemade soaps, the glycerin is left in, as it acts as an emollient (skin softener) and creates a nice feel. In commercial soaps, the glycerin is often removed and sold separately, sometimes showing up in skin moisturizers that remedy soap s skin-drying effects. 

Silicones are used as emollients (skin softeners), as lubricants, as thickeners, and as volatile liquids that make coatings feel smooth but evaporate without leaving a greasy residue. 

Products and Uses An additive in pharmaceutical products such as skin ointments, preparations, cosmetics, toiletries, and special dermatological soaps. Considered an antiseptic, emollient (skin softener), and demulcent (relieves skin irritation). 

Uses Emollient, softener, lubricant, gloss aid for cosmetics solvency properties for makeup removers emollient, skin softener, moisture retention aid, emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer, opacifier, pearlescent in creams/lotions, topical pharmaceuticals Manuf/Distrib. A E Connock Trade Names Exceparl HO... 

Uses Emollient, skin softener, moisture retention aid for cosmetics, hair care, skin care, pharmaceutical skin care, massage, and sun protection preps. solvent for lipophilic ingreds. solubilizer for act. ingreds. lubricant for metalworking... 

Uses Emollient, skin softener, pigment dispersant in cosmetics, sunscreens Trade Name Synonyms Liquiwax DI-EFA [Arch Personal Care Prods. http //WWW. archchemicals, com]... 

Liquid alkanes of higher molecular weight behave as emollients (skin softeners) when applied to the skin. An alkane mixture known as mineral oil is sometimes used to replace natural skin oils washed away by frequent bathing or swimming. Petroleum jelly (Vaseline is a well-known brand name) is a semisolid mixture of alkanes that is used as both an emollient and a protective film. Water and water solutions such as urine don t dissolve or penetrate the film, and the underlying skin is protected. Many cases of diaper rash have been prevented or treated this way. 

Cocoa bntter is used extensively as a suppository and ointment base also used as emollient, skin softener, and skin protectant in creams (e.g., massage), lotions, lipsticks, and soaps, among others. 

Uses Emollient, skin softener, pigment dispersant for sunscreens, stick and liq makeup foundations... 

Uses Emollient, skin softener, pigment dispersant for sunscreens Features No greasiness or oiliness replacement for mineral oil Properties Pale yel., high-visc. liq. m.w. 1120 ref index 1.4697 100% act. 

Uses Emollient, skin softener, and moisture retention aid in hair/skin cate prods., creams/lotions, hair conditioners/glosses, sunscreen preps., soaps, topical pharmaceuticals solubilizer for act. ingreds. solvent for lipophilic additives, e.g., UV filters... 

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