Tall oil acid (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 61790-12-3

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Tall oil acid, the tall oil fatty acids, is used in cosmetic formulations. The mixture of substances acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple), emulsifier (surface-active substance used in cosmetic products as an auxiliary agent to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into one emulsion), surfactant (washing-active substance/improves the even distribution of the products during application) and as a substance with cleansing effect.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer