A lightweight solvent that helps dissolve and blend other ingredients in the formula, ensuring a smooth, even product consistency.
Form
Oil
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Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Provides scent
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
A synthetic hydrocarbon developed in the 20th century as a replacement for mineral oil in cosmetics. Created to provide a lighter, more elegant emollient that evaporates faster than traditional mineral oils while maintaining skin conditioning benefits.