C14-17 ALKANE

Ingredient type:FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

✨ Role: C14-17 Alkane is mainly used as an emollient in cosmetic products. It helps soften and smooth the skin by forming a thin layer on its surface, preventing moisture loss and leaving a soft, silky feel.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: C14-17 Alkane is generally considered safe for cosmetic use. However, as with any ingredient, individual tolerance may vary.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally of synthetic origin or derived from petroleum hydrocarbons, so considered vegan.

✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, but can be comedogenic for some people with very oily or acne-prone skin. It is often used in formulations requiring a good sensory feel without an oily effect.

Present in: moisturizers, body lotions, hair care products, and sometimes in make-up products for their gliding properties.

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