โ† Back to Dictionary
Emollient

Heptyl Undecylenate

Often labeled as: LexFeel Natural

The castor-derived silicone alternative.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ
Overall Safety Safe
๐Ÿ‘ถ
Pregnancy Safety Safe
๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ
Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
โšก
Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extremely light, dry ester derived from castor oil. It is completely natural, eco-certified, and provides the exact volatile, flash-drying sensation of cyclomethicone.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Reduces the heavy, tacky feel of natural oils and UV filters.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A fantastic addition to natural sunscreens and deodorants.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is a synthetic chemical.

The Science

It is 100% derived from renewable castor oil.