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Isohexadecane

Softens and smooths.

What it is

A branched liquid hydrocarbon, a compound made only of carbon and hydrogen.

An emollient that softens the skin, also used as a solvent for other ingredients.

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What it does in a formula

Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient
Dissolves other ingredientsOfficial EU function: Solvent