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Isononyl Isononanoate

Isononyl isononanoate is formed from reaction of isononanoic acid with isononyl alcohol. Mostly added to cosmetic  formulations due to its skin softening qualities.

BENIFITS :

The softening property of this emollient provides skin conditioning property through offering skin softness and smoothness to the formulation and making the product smooth. It is also very useful in the preparation of the skin by offering a barrier that minimizes water shedding thus resulting in the skin looking silkier.

SKIN TYPES :

Yes ! it’s for all skin types, especially oily and combined skin. Sensitive skin individuals should conduct patch test when they are using a new product that has this ingredient for the first time.