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Ingredient Facts
Poly (C4-12 Olefin)
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Poly(C4-12 olefin) is a polymer synthesized from C4-12 olefins
Formula
C18H17N3O3
Mol. Weight
323.3
CAS #
96478-13-6
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer created from petrochemical olefins in the late 20th century for cosmetics. Serves as a conditioning and emollient agent in skincare formulations with no historical or traditional applications.