Quick answer

Key benefits: Hydration.

Hexyldecanol

Updated

2-Hexyldecan-1-ol

Purpose

A synthetic, non-drying fatty alcohol used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Emollient

INCI Purpose

SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Alternative Names

At a Glance

Article

A synthetic, non-drying fatty alcohol used as an emollient and skin-softening agent.

References

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