C13-15 Alkane 

C13-15 Alkane is a lightweight, plant-derived emollient that helps give skincare a smooth, silky feel without heaviness or greasiness. Its high spreadability allows formulas to glide easily across the skin and helps create an elegant, non-tacky finish.

Ingredient PROFILE

WHY YOUR SKIN LOVES IT

C13-15 Alkane helps soften and condition the skin while improving how a formula feels during and after application. Its lightweight, dry-touch sensory profile provides slip and spreadability without leaving behind a heavy or oily residue, making it particularly useful for creating comfortable, silky skincare textures.

WHERE IT COMES FROM

The C13-15 Alkane we use is derived from plant sugars from renewable sources. The resulting ingredient is a highly pure, lightweight hydrocarbon designed to provide consistent performance and a smooth sensory experience in cosmetic formulations.

HOW IT’S THOUGHTFULLY MADE

We selected a plant-derived C13-15 Alkane that provides an alternative to traditionally petroleum-derived paraffins and certain silicone ingredients used to create slip and spreadability in cosmetics. The ingredient is inherently biodegradable and made from a renewable plant-based feedstock.
 

The company behind the technology also reports broader environmental goals across its operations, including reducing Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions, transitioning its electricity supply to renewable sources, improving water efficiency at water-stressed sites, and increasing responsible sourcing of materials and services.

WHY IT MATTERS

 We chose this C13-15 Alkane because it combines high-performance sensorial benefits with a more thoughtfully sourced option. Its high spreadability helps formulas glide smoothly across the skin, while its non-tacky, non-greasy finish creates a lightweight, silky after-feel. Its renewable plant-derived origin and inherent biodegradability also align with our goal of considering both ingredient performance and how the materials we use are sourced and designed.

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