C13-14 Isoparaffin at a Glance
- Petroleum-derived cosmetic ingredient whose wax-like texture functions as an emollient
- Also used as a solvent and texture enhancer, where it helps ingredients mesh cohesively
- Often combined with polyacrylamide and laureth-7 to create non-tacky gel formulations
- Deemed a safe cosmetic ingredient in concentrations up to 75%