Ingredient

Hexadecene

Low risk

Also known as1-Hexadecene

FunctionEmollient

What it is — Hexadecene (INCI: Hexadecene) is a sixteen-carbon alkene, slightly heavier than tetradecene and used the same way.

What it does — It softens, adds slip, and helps oil-soluble ingredients disperse evenly through a formula.

Typical use — It is used at low levels in hair colour and conditioning formulas, often paired with tetradecene to tune the feel of the base.

Who it suits / good to know — Non-reactive and well tolerated. Like other light hydrocarbons it sits on the surface rather than doing anything inside hair or skin.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 1 DHALIORA product

Levero Coloring Shampoo — PPD-Free Grey Coverage 300ml Levero Coloring Shampoo — PPD-Free Grey Coverage 300mlScreening 8.5
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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