INCI: Isoamyl Laurate
It acts as an anti-tacking agent. This grade is readily biodegradable and provides light & soft skin feel. It exhibits high wetting power, very good spread and high gloss. It offers high polarity, very good pigment dispersion and good UV-filter solubility. It imparts a dry lubricating feel in the presence of large amounts of mineral & vegetable oil. It exhibits low viscosity and quick absorption providing very good spreading & quick penetration properties. It is recommended for skin-, hair- & sun-care, toiletries and color cosmetics applications. Its shelf life is 2 years. It is obtained from sustainable palm oil with RSPO mass balance certificate.
Isoamyl laurate is a naturally derived ester, created by combining isoamyl alcohol (from sugar beets or other plant sources) with lauric acid (often from coconut oil). In skincare, it’s used as a lightweight emollient and is popular in natural and eco-friendly formulations.
Some key benefits of isoamyl laurate include:
- Non-greasy feel: It provides a soft, velvety texture that leaves a smooth finish without greasiness.
- Fast absorption: It absorbs quickly into the skin, making it ideal for lightweight formulations.
- Good spreadability: Like heptyl undecylenate, it improves the spreadability of products, helping them glide smoothly over the skin.
- Enhances sensory experience: It can enhance the feel of a product, making it more luxurious and pleasant to use.
Due to these properties, isoamyl laurate is often used in natural skincare products aimed at providing hydration without a heavy or oily feel. It’s also commonly found in products marketed as non-comedogenic, as it doesn’t clog pores.
