A lightweight solvent that helps blend and distribute other ingredients evenly throughout the formula, ensuring a smooth application.
CAS #
246538-78-3
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Dissolves Ingredients
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
Synthetic hydrocarbon developed in modern cosmetics as a volatile solvent and emollient. Designed to provide rapid absorption and a dry-feel finish compared to heavier mineral oils.