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Key benefits: Hydration.

Hydrogenated Polydecene

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1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated

Purpose

Synthetic emollient and skin-softening agent. In certain formulations it lends a non-occlusive film for added skin barrier protection.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Emollient, Polymer, Solvent

INCI Purpose

FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT

Benefits

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

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At a Glance

Article

Hydrogenated polydecene is a synthetic emollient and skin-softening agent. In certain formulations it lends a non-occlusive film for added skin barrier protection.

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