Ingredient
Isododecane
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane
Highly branched isoparaffin C12
What it is
A branched-chain hydrocarbon liquid (volatile isoparaffin) used as a lightweight, fast-evaporating emollient and solvent.
How it works
It spreads rapidly across the skin, delivers other ingredients, then mostly evaporates to leave a dry, non-greasy feel.
What it does
Emollient
Solvent
Viscosity controlling
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.