C12-20 Isoparaffin

C12-20 Isoparaffin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC12-20 ISOPARAFFIN
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
CAS number222400-21-7
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Face Cleansers 20%Hair Serums 20%Lip Liners 20%Makeup Removers 20%Oils 20%

Frequently asked

What does C12-20 Isoparaffin do in skincare?
C12-20 Isoparaffin functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C12-20 Isoparaffin allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain C12-20 Isoparaffin?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (20% of its uses).

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