C11-12 Isoparaffin

  • May Worsen Oily Skin

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About C11-12 Isoparaffin

C11-12 Isoparaffin is a mixture of branched-chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with alkyl chains containing 11–12 carbon atoms.[1] The moisturization and spreadability of finished products containing C11-12 Isoparaffin may vary depending on the use level and the combination of moisturizing and emollient ingredients used with it. In cosmetics, it is used to leave the skin's surface soft and smooth and to dissolve other ingredients and create a uniform formulation.[2]

C11-12 Isoparaffin Details

Ingredient function
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Main product categories
Hair Oil, Volumizing Mascara, Cleansing Lotion
INCI name
C11-12 ISOPARAFFIN
CosIng ID
74616

C11-12 Isoparaffin References

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