Isohexadecane

Good

Texture enhancer

No known benefits

Isohexadecane at a glance

  • Versatile ingredient used as a cleansing agent, solvent, texture enhancer, and skin-conditioning agent
  • Imparts a non-greasy, lightweight, silky feel
  • Popular in products geared toward oily skin, as well as makeup removers
  • Also used in hair care to add silkiness without weighing tresses down

Isohexadecane description

Isohexadecane is a multitalented synthetic ingredient used as a cleansing agent, solvent, texture enhancer, and skin-conditioning agent. Even though it is often used to increase the richness of a formula’s texture, isohexadecane imparts a non-greasy, lightweight, silky feel on skin and is described as having a powder-like finish. Its dry-but-non-drying finish makes it popular in products geared toward oily skin. The cleansing/solvent properties of isohexadecane also make it a common choice in makeup remover formulas where it helps break down long-wear foundation, mascara, etc. It’s also used in hair care products to add silkiness without weighing hair down. Isohexadecane has been deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. Their assessment surveyed products containing up to a 42% concentration.

Isohexadecane references

  • MakingCosmetics.com, Accessed October 2021, ePublication
  • Colloids and Surface B: Biointerfaces, September 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2012, pages 2,69S-2,95S

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Calificaciones de ingredientes

Best

Probado y respaldado por estudios independientes. Ingrediente activo excepcional para la mayoría de los tipos de piel o problemas.

Good

Necesario para mejorar la textura, estabilidad o penetración de una fórmula.

Average

Generalmente no irritante, pero puede presentar problemas de aspecto, de estabilidad u otros que limiten su utilidad.

Bad

Hay probabilidad de irritación. El riesgo aumenta cuando se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Worst

Puede causar irritación, inflamación, sequedad, etc. Puede ofrecer algún beneficio en cierta medida, pero en general, se ha comprobado que causa más daño que beneficio.

Desconocido

No pudimos encontrarlo en nuestro diccionario de ingredientes. Registramos todos los ingredientes que faltan y realizamos actualizaciones continuas.

No calificado

Aún no hemos calificado este ingrediente porque no hemos tenido la oportunidad de revisar las investigaciones existentes sobre él.