A lightweight conditioning oil that softens skin and helps products blend smoothly. It locks in moisture while giving formulas a silky texture.
CAS #
222400-21-7
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic hydrocarbon developed in the 20th century as a petroleum-derived ingredient. Used in cosmetics as a solvent and emollient, designed to provide texture and spreadability without the stickiness of heavier oils.