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Glyceryl tallowate, an ester of glycerol with a mixture of sebum fatty acids (mainly of animal origin - beef tallow), serves as a surfactant and emulsifier in skin care products. As an emollient the ester has a relaxing, softening and smoothing effect on the skin. The smoothing effect increases the refraction of light on the skin. The skin also appears optically smoother. Furthermore Glyceryl tallowate acts as a surfactant.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer