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Description
This coconut-derived ingredient acts as a lightweight moisturizer and helps dissolve other components in skincare formulations. It provides smooth application and a silky feel without greasiness, making it popular in serums, lotions, and makeup products. Safety data is currently limited, so those with sensitive skin may want to patch test products containing this ingredient.
Synonyms
코코넛알칸 (ko)
ヤシアルカン (ja)
Coconut Alkanes is the product obtained from the complete reduction and hydrogenation of a mixture of fatty acids derived from Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Properties
✗ Fragrance
✗ Preservative
✗ Colorant
Safety Rating
(none yet)
Found in products
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