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What is the composition of marine lecithins which makes them natural emulsifiers for cosmetics?
Mixture of phospholipids comprising predominantly long-chain and highly unsaturated fatty acids esterified on the glycerol backbone
What are the major functions of surfactants and emulsifiers in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals?
Emulsification, foaming, wetting, dispersion, and solubilization of hydrophobic compounds
Which marine component is a major source for thickeners, stabilizers, and gelling agents in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals?
Seaweeds
What are the properties of surfactants and emulsifiers that make them suitable for various applications in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals?
Amphiphilic compounds containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties
What is the composition of marine lecithins that contributes to their effectiveness as natural emulsifiers in cosmetics?
Predominantly long-chain and highly unsaturated fatty acids esterified on the glycerol backbone
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