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C15-19 Alkane
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A light plant-derived oil, often from sugarcane, with a dry, silky feel. It’s used in place of light silicones.
What it does
It spreads easily and leaves a dry, silky, non-greasy feel, so it’s used as a plant-based swap for light silicones. It’s often made from sugarcane. It’s there for feel, not to change your skin.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as a solvent (dissolves other ingredients).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
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