OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
C15-19 Alkane
A lightweight hydrocarbon mixture used to improve spreadability and provide a smooth, non-greasy finish. Current cosmetic use has not identified significant health concerns when properly refined.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Approved
Evidence level: Moderate
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
A lightweight hydrocarbon mixture used to improve spreadability and provide a smooth, non-greasy finish. Current cosmetic use has not identified significant health concerns when properly refined.
What it does
Emollient; Solvent
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.