Emollient
HYDROGENATED DIFARNESENE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A hydrogenated farnesene-dimer emollient. Plant-derived light hydrocarbon used as a silicone/mineral oil alternative; fully saturated and well-tolerated.
Skin benefits
- Light biotech-sourced emollient
- Plant-derived alternative to silicones/mineral oil
- Stable hydrogenated isoprenoid
Known concerns
- Fully reduced isoprenoid — minimal known concerns
- Producer variation in chain length
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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