Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/rosinate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/rosinate is a mixture of different fatty acid esters (stearic acid/fatty acid mixtures derived from rosin) which is used in cosmetic formulations. The mixture acts as an emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together). Furthermore it has a smoothing effect on the skin surface.

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Note: Rosinates are salts/esters of fatty acids obtained from rosin.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer