Heptyl Undecylenate
An ester emollient derived from undecylenic acid that provides a lightweight, non-greasy feel while softening and smoothing skin.
Benefits
- ✓Provides silky, smooth texture with non-greasy feel
- ✓Quick-absorbing emollient that softens and smooths skin
- ✓Natural alternative to cyclomethicone and mineral oils
- ✓Helps prevent water loss from skin
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
An ester emollient derived from undecylenic acid that provides a lightweight, non-greasy feel while softening and smoothing skin. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for provides silky, smooth texture with non-greasy feel, quick-absorbing emollient that softens and smooths skin, and natural alternative to cyclomethicone and mineral oils.
Skin type guide
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
How to use it
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.
