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Esters of glycerol with ricinoleic acid (12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid). The glycerin-ricinoleic acid ester is used as emollient, emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic products. The additive SE means "self-emulsifying" and characterizes the emulsifying properties of the product which are chemically produced by adding alkali stearate or potassium stearate (depending on the manufacturer).
The glycerol carboxylic acid ester has a relaxing, softening and smoothing effect on the skin.
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