AKA “Isoparaffin, Isoalkylcycloalkanes, Mineral Oil”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
C15-35 isoparaffin/isoalkylcycloalkanes
AKA: Mineral Oil
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
C15-35 Isoparaffin/Isoalkylcycloalkanes is a petroleum fraction consisting chiefly of C15-35 branched chain hydrocarbons and branched chain cyclic hydrocarbons
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic hydrocarbon mixture developed as a mineral oil alternative in modern cosmetics. Created in the 20th century as an occlusive emollient and solvent.