C11-13 Isoparaffin
What C11-13 Isoparaffin is & what it does
C11-13 Isoparaffin is a light, synthetic branched hydrocarbon refined from petroleum, used as a fast-spreading emollient and solvent. It gives a dry, weightless slip and evaporates or sinks in cleanly, which makes it popular for non-greasy sunscreens and primers. It can also help dissolve and carry oil-soluble UV filters and silicones evenly across the skin. It provides no UV protection itself.
What is C11-13 Isoparaffin?
C11-13 Isoparaffin is a light, branched synthetic hydrocarbon refined from petroleum, used as an emollient and solvent.
What does C11-13 Isoparaffin do in sunscreen?
It gives a dry, weightless slip and helps dissolve and spread oil-soluble UV filters and silicones evenly. It provides no UV protection on its own.
Is C11-13 Isoparaffin safe?
This refined cosmetic-grade hydrocarbon is generally considered safe and is valued for its non-greasy feel.
Sunscreens with C11-13 Isoparaffin
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Azarine Invisipore Primer Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa++++
87/100
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Licape Intensive Defense Against Sun and Blue Light SPF 50+
86/100
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Madame Gie Madame Protect Me Sunscreen SPF30 Pa+++
74/100
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Madame Gie Daily Calm Protect Sunscreen SPF 35 Pa+++
70/100