Isododecane

Softens and smooths.

What it is

A lightweight, lab-made liquid hydrocarbon, a compound of only carbon and hydrogen, that evaporates quickly.

Used as a solvent that dissolves other ingredients and as an emollient that helps the product feel smooth on the skin.

A short summary from the dictionary, not yet an in-depth article. About these entries

Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient

Dissolves other ingredientsOfficial EU function: Solvent

Adds scentOfficial EU function: Perfuming