C15-23 Alkane
What C15-23 Alkane is & what it does
C15-23 Alkane is a blend of saturated hydrocarbons, increasingly sourced from plant-based feedstocks as a renewable alternative to mineral oil or silicones. In formulas it acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, giving a light, smooth, fast-spreading slip without a heavy or greasy feel. It is commonly used in lightweight creams, sunscreens, and primers for an elegant texture. It is generally considered well tolerated.
What is C15-23 Alkane?
C15-23 Alkane is a blend of saturated hydrocarbons, increasingly sourced from plant-based feedstocks as a renewable alternative to mineral oil or silicones. It is used as a lightweight emollient.
What does C15-23 Alkane do in skincare?
It acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, giving a light, smooth, fast-spreading slip without a heavy or greasy feel. It is common in lightweight creams, sunscreens, and primers.
Is C15-23 Alkane safe?
This emollient blend is generally considered well tolerated and is often chosen for an elegant texture, with no specific concerns flagged here.
Sunscreens with C15-23 Alkane
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum Spf 30
64/100
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Naïf Sun Cream Baby & Kids SPF30
59/100