Ingredient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
Low risk
FunctionEmollient
What it is — Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin) (INCI: Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)) is a synthetic emollient hydrocarbon.
What it does — It softens and smooths skin and hair and is commonly used to give a light, conditioned, non-tacky feel and improve spread.
Typical use — Found in creams, lotions, makeup and hair products.
Who it suits / good to know — Suits those who like a lightweight, stable emollient; it is inert and helps deliver a clean slip.
Safety — Graded low risk as an inert emollient. This is general information, not medical advice.
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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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