C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate

DESCRIPTION– It is a synthetically produced ingredient that is a brilliant emollient, texture enhancing and antimicrobial agent. It is used in many products including, sunscreens, baby products, deodorants, lipstick, foundation, shaving products and hair styling products. 

INCI Name- C12-15 alkyl benzoate

Molecular formulae-C19H30O2

Alternative Names-Dodecyl benzoate, Benzoic acid

Country of origin– India

BENEFITS AND USES–

• Our C12-15 alkyl benzoate is beneficial to all types of skin and is especially effective for dry and rough skin.
• Its regular use will do wonders in reducing the flakiness of the skin and giving it a better texture overall.    
• C12-15 alkyl benzoate makes the skin look and feels soft and smooth from its very first use.
• It also helps in preventing many skin issues like inflammation and other autoimmune conditions that can make the skin looks scaly and patchy.
• It can also improve the fragrance of your formulation by increasing the longevity of the scent of the formulation.
• It reduces the likeliness of growth of contamination on the skin due to bacteria and mould.
• It does not cause any irritation to the skin and is a safe product to be used in your formulation.

HOW IT WORKS–

• It works by keeping the skin moist and soft by reducing the water loss from the outer layers of the skin.
• It works by forming a thin barrier on the skin that prevents water loss to the air and hence locks the moisture inside. 

CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY–

• It is recommended that a minimum concentration of 1-30% is necessary for ample results.
• It is soluble in oil but shows low solubility in water and is insoluble in alcohol.

HOW TO USE-

• Add our C12-15 alkyl benzoate to the oil phase of the formulation.
• The oil phase can be hot processed or cold processed depending on the desired final product.
• Blend both the oil and water phase till a homogeneous mixture is obtained.