Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters
What Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters is & what it does
Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters is a modified plant-oil ester made by reacting soybean oil with maleic anhydride and then esterifying with glyceryl and octyldodecanol components. The result functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent that imparts a rich, cushioned texture. Modifying the base oil this way can improve spreadability and stability in a formula.
What does Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters do in skincare?
This ingredient is a modified soybean-oil ester used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It softens the skin and gives products a rich, cushioned texture. Modifying the base oil this way can improve how the formula spreads and stays stable.
Is Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters natural or synthetic?
It is partly natural and partly synthetic: it starts from soybean oil, a natural plant oil, which is then chemically modified with maleic anhydride and esterified with glyceryl and octyldodecanol components. The result is best described as a naturally derived but chemically processed ingredient.
Is Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters vegan?
The ingredient is built on soybean oil and plant-compatible ester components, so it is generally considered suitable for vegan formulas. As always, confirming a product's full vegan status depends on its complete ingredient list and the brand's sourcing.
Sunscreens with Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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BioBalance Glowup Sun Stick SPF 50+
95/100
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Wardah UV Shield Tone Up Sunscreen Serum SPF 50 Pa+++
79/100
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THE HOPPA Natural Mineral Sun Cream
76/100
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Wardah UV Shield Physical Sunscreen Serum SPF 50+ Pa++++
72/100
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BioBalance Mineral Sense Sun Fluid SPF 50+
70/100
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Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance™ SPF 50 Body Lotion
67/100