Snapshot
- Overview
- A light oil substitute that spreads easily without greasiness.
- Category
- Hydration, Barrier Support, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emollient
C13-16 Isoparaffin
C13-16 Isoparaffin is a range of branched saturated hydrocarbons formulated for use in personal care as a light emollient and fluidizing component. It improves spread, cuts tack, and gives a silky, quick-vanishing skin feel.
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Our take
Is C13-16 Isoparaffin a Good Ingredient?
As a stable, non-polar emollient, it provides silky slip and quick dry-down with a low likelihood of irritation, and its chemical inertness and sensory benefits, which support broad cosmetic use, are what earn it a Great rating.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Conditions skin with a soft finish that doesn't linger greasily, and supports comfortable wear in both face and body products.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in lotions, primers, and sprays to create a sleek, fast-absorbing finish, and also appears in body oils and sun care to improve the sensory profile of formulas.
Before you use it
Safety
Typically well tolerated with minimal irritation potential. When used in spray formats, avoid intentional inhalation and use in a well-ventilated area; patch test if skin is highly sensitive.
Products with C13-16 Isoparaffin
