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Emollient

Tetradecane

Often labeled as: Heavy Volatile Alkane

The slow-drying, silky hydrocarbon.

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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 volatile alkane. It evaporates slower than Undecane or Tridecane, giving the user ample time to massage the product into the skin before it sets to a completely matte finish.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Provides a luxurious slip, improves blendability, and leaves zero residue.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Excellent for body lotions or rich facial massage creams.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It clogs pores like mineral oil.

The Science

Because it is volatile, it physically evaporates from the skin entirely.