C18-24 ISOPARAFFIN

Ingredient type:OCCLUSIVE

Mineral oil

✨ Role: C18-24 Isoparaffin is used primarily as an emollient and thickening agent. It helps soften the skin and can improve the texture of the cosmetic product, making it more pleasant to apply.

Ingredient type: Emollient

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for use in skin care.

✨ Vegan: No, since it's derived from petroleum products, it may not be considered vegan by some, although it doesn't contain animal products as such.

✨ Worth knowing: Isoparaffins, of which C18-24 Isoparaffin is one, have a high safety profile but may not be suitable for people seeking to avoid petrochemical derivatives. They are generally non-comedogenic and well tolerated.

Present in: creams, lotions, make-up products and sometimes make-up removers for their dispersing and texture-enhancing properties.

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