C12-20 ISOALKANE
Ingredient type:FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT
✨ Role: C12-20 Isoalkane is used as a texturizing agent in cosmetic products. Its main function is to improve the feel on the skin, providing a soft, silky texture. It also helps dissolve other fat-soluble ingredients and stabilize formulations.
Ingredient type: Fat-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Considered safe when used in accordance with recommended concentrations.
✨ Vegan: Generally considered vegan, being derived from synthetic or mineral sources, but it's always a good idea to check whether the overall product is certified.
✨ Worth knowing: C12-20 Isoalkane has a low probability of causing skin irritation, making it a preferred choice for sensitive skin. It's non-comedogenic, which means it won't clog pores.
Found in: Commonly found in moisturizers, foundations, make-up removers and some suncare products for its ability to improve spreadability and comfort on application.
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