Hydrogenated Polydodecene
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Synthetic Polymer Emollient
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Polydodecene is the hydrogenated homopolymer of Dodecene; 1-Dodecene homopolymer, hydrogenated
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Functions
Binding
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic hydrocarbon polymer developed mid-20th century for cosmetics. Designed as a stable, non-oxidizing replacement for natural plant oils in modern skincare and makeup.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR