Hexadecane

Hexadecane is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameHEXADECANE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number544-76-3
EC number208-878-9
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches480

Used in

Makeup Removers 28.6%Essences 14.3%General Moisturizers 14.3%Hair Oils 14.3%Night Moisturizers 14.3%Serums 14.3%

Frequently asked

What does Hexadecane do in skincare?
Hexadecane functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Hexadecane?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially makeup removers (28.6% of its uses).

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