Essentially Natural Emolid ISN (Lightweight Emollient & Natural Silicone Alternative)
Essentially Natural Emolid ISN (Lightweight Emollient & Natural Silicone Alternative)
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Essentially Natural Emolid ISN is a lightweight plant-based emollient designed as a natural alternative to silicones and used in cosmetic formulation to improve slip, spreadability, and a softer after-feel in skin and hair care products. It is commonly used in facial oils, serums, creams, conditioners, and other oil-based or emulsified products where a lighter, less greasy finish is preferred, and as a natural alternative to silicone-style smoothness. This ingredient is supplied as a clear, colourless to slightly yellowish liquid and is not a plant oil, which helps distinguish it from richer fixed oils and butters. It is also compatible with a wide range of natural oils, which makes it a flexible blending ingredient in modern formulations.
♡ Why we love it: Emolid ISN brings a more elegant, lightweight feel to oil-rich formulas without pushing them into a heavy or sticky direction. It is a useful option for makers who want a more refined finish while still working within natural-focused cosmetic formulation.
Key properties
- INCI Name: Methylheptyl Pelargonate
- Type: Ester Emollient
- Country Of Origin: Spain
- Form: Clear, colourless to slightly yellowish liquid
- Storage: Keep closed in original packaging away from sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Recommended storage temperature 15°C to 25°C
- Certification: COSMOS Approved
- Suitable For: Cosmetic Use
What it's used for
- Facial oils and oil serums
- Creams and lotions
- Hair oils and conditioners
- Anti-frizz and combing preparations
- Bath and body products
- Blending with natural oils to create a lighter skin feel
Who it's for
- Formulators who want a lighter emollient in oil-based or emulsified products
- Makers creating facial oils, serums, creams, or hair care products
- Product developers looking to soften the feel of richer plant oils
- An alternative to hemisqualane
- Emolid ISN Is Not For:
- Water-only formulations on their own
- Use as a finished product by itself
- Formulas where a heavy waxy finish is preferred
How to use
- As a Cosmetic Ingredient: Add to the oil phase of emulsions or to anhydrous oil-based products.
- As a Hair Care Ingredient: Use in conditioners, hair oils, and anti-frizz products where a lighter finish is wanted.
- As a Blending Ingredient: Combine with richer plant oils to help improve spreadability and reduce heaviness.
- Processing Tip: Keep within normal oil-phase processing conditions and protect the raw material from unnecessary heat and direct sunlight.
Safety instructions
- For external use only. Do not ingest.
- Avoid contact with eyes
- Keep container tightly closed when not in use
- Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture
- Keep away from strong oxidising agents and highly acidic or highly alkaline materials
- Keep out of reach of children
Faqs
Q: Is Emolid ISN a plant oil?
A: No. It is an ester emollient that can be used alongside plant oils, but it is not itself a fixed carrier oil.
Q: Can Emolid ISN be used in hair products?
A: Yes. It is suitable for hair oils, conditioners, and other hair care formulas where a lighter feel is preferred.
Q: What kind of skin feel does Emolid ISN help create?
A: It is commonly used to give formulas a smoother, lighter, less greasy finish.
