Snapshot
- Overview
- A lightweight ingredient giving skin a smooth, dry-touch feel.
- Category
- Hydration, Barrier Support, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
C13-15 Alkane is a low-viscosity blend of saturated hydrocarbons used in cosmetics as a lightweight emollient and dispersing medium. It gives a dry-touch feel, improves slip, and reduces stickiness without leaving a heavy residue.
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Our take
Is C13-15 Alkane a Good Ingredient?
Its inert, stable hydrocarbon profile offers a dry-touch emollience with low irritation potential, and it improves spreadability while minimizing heaviness, which is what earns it a Great rating for daily formulations.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Leaves skin feeling smooth and conditioned with a lightweight aftertouch, and helps maintain a comfortable barrier feel without waxy residue.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in sunscreens, serums, and light creams to promote uniform laydown of formulas, and also used in sticks and primers for a soft-focus finish.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally regarded as low risk for irritation and sensitization. If you experience discomfort or breakouts, reduce frequency or discontinue.
Products with C13-15 Alkane
