Diglyceryl stearate malate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Diethylhexyl steartae malate is a preparation used in cosmetic formulations. Chemically it is a di-ester of diglycerol with malic acid (not to be confused with maleates, esters and salts of maleic acid) and stearic acid. The substance acts as an emollient and viscosity regulator.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020