How to Use ClearSyn 300 in Your Formulations
Understanding ClearSyn 300
Think of ClearSyn 300 as a high-performance, designer oil for your cosmetic formulas. While it looks like a simple, clear liquid, its performance is far from ordinary. It is a Polyalphaolefin (PAO), a class of synthetic emollients prized for exceptional purity, oxidative stability, and beautiful skin feel. The “300” denotes its higher viscosity, which lends a rich, cushiony application and elegant slip.
Unlike mineral oil, which can feel heavy or greasy, ClearSyn 300 is engineered to feel silky and refined. It is also a fantastic alternative to silicones like dimethicone—delivering comparable glide and smoothness—while supporting “silicone-free” claims. Its inherent stability means it resists heat and oxidation, helping maintain consistent performance and extending shelf life.
Formulation Tips
Use ClearSyn 300 at 2–15%. Choose 2–5% to refine texture or reduce greasiness in an existing oil phase, and 5–15% as a primary emollient when you want its luxurious sensory profile to take center stage in serums, rich creams, and high-end color cosmetics.
Add it to the oil phase. It is fully oil-soluble and heat stable, so it can be included in the heated oil phase for emulsions. Its inert, non-polar nature offers broad compatibility with esters, waxes, silicones, UV filters, and many active ingredients. For tailored sensorial effects, blend with lighter esters to create a pleasing “cascade” from initial slip to a velvety, non-greasy finish.
Key Performance Benefits:
- Luxurious, Silky Feel: Delivers a uniquely rich yet non-greasy texture that glides smoothly for a premium user experience.
- Excellent Silicone Alternative: Offers the elegant slip and smooth finish associated with silicones while enabling “silicone-free” claims.
- Reduces Greasiness: Mitigates heavy or oily skin feel from butters and richer oils, improving overall aesthetics and absorption.
- High Purity and Stability: Highly resistant to oxidation and heat, supporting formula consistency and longer shelf life.
- Enhances Spreadability: Improves glide and even application in creams, lotions, and foundations.
- Versatile and Inert: Broadly compatible with emollients, silicones, waxes, and actives for flexible formulation design.