What it is
This ingredient combines a silica carrier with a sodium thiosulfate-derived propoxyhydroxypropyl group. In cosmetic formulas it functions as a skin-conditioning agent and is typically incorporated at low levels. Because it is built on a silica base, it can also contribute to the texture of the finished product.
Safety & warnings
This silica-based ingredient is used at low levels as a skin-conditioning agent and is generally well tolerated. It is not a recognized fragrance allergen.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic. It is a silica-based material chemically modified with a sodium thiosulfate-derived group.
Questions everyone asks
What is this ingredient based on?
It is built on a silica carrier modified with a sodium thiosulfate-derived group, and functions as a skin-conditioning agent.
What does it do in a formula?
It serves mainly as a skin-conditioning agent and, because of its silica base, can also contribute to product texture.