What is lauryl laurate?

Answer 1

LL is a vegetable derived cosmetic ester designed to impart unique conditioning, emolliency, moisturization, emulsification, thickening, slip and superfatting in skin and hair care applications. This oil soluble lipid is unique in having a melting point near skin temperature. LL can be formulated to improve the rub-out, spreading, solubilization and skin feel properties for most cosmetics and pharmaceutical ingredients, as well as influence viscosity and dispersion characteristics. LL is easily formulated to provide a smooth non-greasy elegant feel.

When formulated with mineral oils, LL improves the feel and slip with levels as low as 2% giving mineral oil a pleasant "talc-powder like," "silicone" feel while improving formula stability and cost. LL is an excellent film former, contributing to enhanced substantivity for use in creams, lotions, makeup, baby care, sun care preparations, conditioners, deodorant sticks, bath oils, massage oil, and hot pour products such as lipsticks.