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Emolid ISN (Lightweight Emollient & Natural Silicone Alternative)

Emolid ISN (Lightweight Emollient & Natural Silicone Alternative)

R 39.00
R 39.00
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INCI: Methylheptyl Pelargonate

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.

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

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.

For Your Safety

This natural product is for external use only. Please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your medical care-giver before use.

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Produced in South Africa
Natural Origin
Vegan
Cruelty-Free
COSMOS Approved

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