Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin)
AKA “C6-12 Olefin
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated poly (C6-12 Olefin)
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin) is a series of low molecular weight polymers of olefin monomers, each containing 6 to 12 carbon atoms
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic hydrocarbon polymer developed in the 20th century as a non-comedogenic emollient. Created to provide silky feel and lubricity without the oxidation issues of natural oils.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmet
International journal of toxicology, 2008
Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmet
International journal of toxicology, 2008
Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel on the on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin)
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Skin moisturization by hydrogenated polyisobutene--quantitative and visual evaluation.
Dayan N, Sivalenka R, Chase J
Journal of cosmetic science, 2009
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR