Emollient
HYDROGENATED FARNESENE/C10-16 OLEFIN COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fully saturated synthetic hydrocarbon polymer (a sugarcane-derived farnesene linked with C10-16 olefins) used as a clean emollient. Very inert and well tolerated — close to dimethicone in feel without the silicone.
Skin benefits
- Lightweight non-greasy emolliency
- Sebum-mimicking skin feel
- Stable inert hydrocarbon polymer
- Replacement for less sustainable silicones
- Excellent spreadability
Known concerns
- Slow biodegradation relative to plant oils
- Synthetic origin
- Limited independent cosmetic safety studies
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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