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Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate

What Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate is & what it does

Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate is a large branched polyol ester used mainly as a thickener, emollient, and binder. It is best known in color cosmetics and balms, where it adds structure, body, and a smooth glide while helping disperse pigments. In skincare and sun-care formulas it contributes a rich, cushiony texture and can help stabilize the oil phase. It is generally considered a mild, non-irritating ingredient.

What is Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate?

It is a large branched polyol ester used as a thickener, emollient, and binder. It shows up most often in color cosmetics, balms, and rich creams.

What does it do in a formula?

It adds structure, body, and a smooth glide, and it helps disperse pigments evenly. In sun care and skincare it contributes a cushiony texture and can help hold the oil phase together.

Is Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate safe?

It is generally considered a mild, non-irritating ingredient at cosmetic use levels, and no concerns are flagged in our data. Individual tolerance can still vary.

Sunscreens with Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate

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