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Emollient

C13-15 Alkane

Often labeled as: Hemisqualane

The ultra-light, sustainable silicone alternative.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A plant-derived hydrocarbon (often from sugarcane). It provides the exact silky, weightless slip of synthetic silicones but is entirely biodegradable and natural.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Softens skin, reduces product tackiness, and spreads beautifully.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The perfect "clean beauty" alternative to Dimethicone.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is just regular Squalane.

The Science

It has a shorter carbon chain than Squalane, making it significantly lighter and faster-absorbing.