Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin)

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin) is a series of low molecular weight polymers of olefin monomers, each containing 6 to 12 carbon atoms

CAS #

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Form

Powder

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.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic hydrocarbon polymer developed in the 20th century as a non-comedogenic emollient. Created to provide silky feel and lubricity without the oxidation issues of natural oils.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR