Explained
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
People also like: Glycerin, Water, Niacinamide
People also dislike: Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol
Also known as: Hydrogenated Polyisobutane
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 4.7% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
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Where it's used
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is most often found as ingredient number 6 within an ingredient list.
Of the 1 products in our database that have a known concentration of Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, they all have a concentration of 5% specified within their ingredient lists.
These are the categories of products that use Hydrogenated Polyisobutene the most:
References
Products with Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 76643
- INCI Name: HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE
- All Functions: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
