Octadecane
What Octadecane is & what it does
Octadecane is a saturated straight-chain hydrocarbon (an alkane) used in cosmetics as an emollient and texture agent. It helps soften skin and can contribute to the body and spreadability of an emulsion, behaving as a light, occlusive oil-phase component. It does not filter UV light and appears in a few products.
What is Octadecane?
It is a saturated straight-chain hydrocarbon (an alkane) used in cosmetics as an emollient and texture agent.
What does Octadecane do in skincare?
It softens skin and helps build the body and spreadability of a formula, behaving as a light oil-phase component. It is not a UV filter.
Is Octadecane safe?
It is generally considered safe as used in cosmetics, and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Octadecane
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Goodal Heartleaf Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ Pa++++
91/100
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Dr. Ceuracle Tea Tree Purifine Green Up Sun SPF 50+ PA++++
80/100
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Goodal Heartleaf Calming Mineral Filter Sun Cream
69/100