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C13-15 Alkane

A lightweight bio-oriented emollient replacement for volatile silicones and mineral hydrocarbons. C13-15 Alkane provides dry slip, quick spreadability, and a light finish without heavy greasiness.

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✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

C13-15 Alkane is a blend of saturated alkanes with a light, volatile sensory profile. It is used in formulations as an emollient, solvent, and spreading agent. It is often positioned as an alternative to cyclopentasiloxane or light mineral oils.

Lightweight creams, oil serums, SPF, primers, hair oils, makeup, body oils, and formulas with a dry-touch finish.

Key Benefits

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Light dry finish.

Provides slip and softness without the feeling of a heavy greasy film.

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Improves formula spreadability.

Helps oils, filters, and silicones distribute more evenly on the skin.

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Suitable for modern clean textures.

Often used in formulations where lightness and a more renewable raw material profile are needed.

Suitable for

Oily skin.Combination skin.Lightweight creams.SPF formulations.

Main Actions

✓ Emollience.✓ spreadability✓ dry touch✓ silicone-like feel

Comfort depends on the entire oil phase.

C13-15 Alkane is lightweight on its own, but the final feel depends on what waxes, oils, silicones, or filters it is combined with.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does C13-15 Alkane do for skin?

Lightweight creams, oil serums, SPF, primers, hair oils, makeup, body oils, and formulas with a dry-touch finish.

Who should use C13-15 Alkane?

C13-15 Alkane is suitable for: Oily skin., Combination skin., Lightweight creams., SPF formulations..

Are there any warnings about C13-15 Alkane?

C13-15 Alkane is lightweight on its own, but the final feel depends on what waxes, oils, silicones, or filters it is combined with.

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