Emollient ingredient

C9-12 Alkane

A blend of C9–C12 saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes) used as a lightweight emollient and solvent in cosmetics, valued for its dry, non-greasy skin feel and excellent spreading properties.

Also known as: c9-c12 alkane blend, light hydrocarbon blend

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Benefits

  • Provides lightweight, fast-absorbing emolliency similar to isododecane
  • Leaves a clean, non-greasy skin feel
  • Improves spreadability and texture of formulations

No known watch-fors.

At a glance
CategoryEmollient
IrritancyLow
Beginner-friendlyYes
Pregnancy safeYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 2 products
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Products with C9-12 Alkane

The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery CreamMoisturizer
TonyMoly
The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Cream
Time-Filler 5-XP Wrinkle Correction CreamMoisturizer
Filorga
Time-Filler 5-XP Wrinkle Correction Cream