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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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A lightweight ingredient giving skin a smooth, dry-touch feel.
Category
Hydration, Barrier Support, Skin Conditioning
Type
Emollient

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Great

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Leaves skin feeling smooth and conditioned with a lightweight aftertouch, and helps maintain a comfortable barrier feel without waxy residue.

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.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient has a comedogenic rating of 0. It is considered non-comedogenic and has little to no likelihood of clogging pores.

Safety

Generally regarded as low risk for irritation and sensitization. If you experience discomfort or breakouts, reduce frequency or discontinue.

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.

Products with C13-15 Alkane

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