Glyceryl stearate citrates (inci).

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Dieester compound between glycerol, stearic acid and citric acid, which as an emollient in cosmetic applications has a relaxing and softening and smoothing effect on the skin. The smoothing effect increases the refraction of light on the skin. The skin also appears optically smoothed. The diester also acts as an emulsifier.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer