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C15-19 Alkane
A lightweight hydrocarbon emollient with a dry slip, often used as an alternative to volatile silicones.
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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
A mixture of saturated alkanes with a chain length of C15-C19. Used in cosmetics as an emollient, spreader, and sensory alternative to lightweight silicones or mineral oils.
Found in SPFs, creams, serums, oil fluids, primers, decorative cosmetics, and hair products.
Key Benefits
Dry slip
Provides smooth distribution without a heavy greasy layer.
Eases the formula
Can replace part of denser emollients, making the product more comfortable.
Good stability
The saturated hydrocarbon structure is resistant to oxidation and performs well in complex formulas.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Non-bioactive ingredient
C15-19 Alkane does not restore the barrier like ceramides or fatty acids. Its role is comfort, lightness, and spreading.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does C15-19 Alkane do for skin?
Found in SPFs, creams, serums, oil fluids, primers, decorative cosmetics, and hair products.
Who should use C15-19 Alkane?
C15-19 Alkane is suitable for: SPF formulas, oily skin, lightweight creams, primers.
Are there any warnings about C15-19 Alkane?
C15-19 Alkane does not restore the barrier like ceramides or fatty acids. Its role is comfort, lightness, and spreading.
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