Description
C12-15 alkyl benzoate is used as an emollient (skin-softening, moisture-sealing), texture-enhancing and dispersing agent in cosmetics. This common, synthetic ingredient is an ester that’s soluble in oil and oil-like ingredients, and imparts a lightly conditioning, silky, non-oily finish to products.
C12-15 alkyl benzoate excellent solubility is one of the main reasons it’s used in so many sunscreens, as it helps keep the active ingredients evenly dispersed throughout the formula. Research also indicates it has the ability to boost the SPF of certain sunscreen actives.
Another advantage of C12-15 alkyl benzoate is its occlusive properties which help skin retain moisture over a longer period compared to some other emollients that deliver shorter-lived results.
Key Benefits & Functional Properties
• Luxurious Skin Feel: Acts as a fast-spreading emollient that softens the skin while sealing in essential moisture without a heavy or oily residue. Perfect for acne-prone and sensitive skin formulations.
• Superior Dispersion: Excellent solvent and dispersing capabilities for pigments, minerals, and challenging botanical extracts, ensuring product consistency.
• Enhanced Sunscreen Performance: Keeps active UV filters evenly suspended throughout formulas and has been shown to boost the overall SPF performance of specific sunscreen actives.
• Multi-Functional Hair Care: Works as an effective conditioner, detangler, and gloss agent, adding smooth slip and shine to hair formulations.
• Fragrance Fixative: Functions as a dry carrier and fixative in perfumes, body sprays, and essential oil blends.
INCI: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Grade: Cosmetic grade
Packaging: Our water/Oil based ingredients are bottled in plastics avoid spillage.