PureSyn™ 4

Lightweight Emollient for a Silky, Non-Greasy Skin Feel

INCI Name: Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

PureSyn™ 4 is a premium, lightweight fluid that delivers an elegant, silky feel without greasiness. As a high-performance emollient (Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)), it enhances the spreadability and texture of creams, lotions, and serums. Its exceptional stability and versatility make it an ideal alternative to silicones and mineral oils for sophisticated sensory profiles in skin care, hair care, sun care, and color cosmetics.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Facial Moisturizers & Serums

Creates a lightweight, non-greasy texture that absorbs quickly, leaving skin smooth and velvety—ideal for daily-use products.
Sun Care Formulations

Improves spreadability and sensory of sunscreens, reducing heavy or tacky residue from UV filters.
Body Lotions & Body Washes

Provides a silky, moisturizing feel in both leave-on lotions and rinse-off cleansing products for an elevated sensory experience.
Hair Care Products

Acts as a silicone alternative in conditioners and styling products to add shine and softness without weighing hair down.
Color Cosmetics

Enhances slip and blendability in foundations, concealers, and lip products for smooth, even application.
Skin Cleansers & Cleansing Oils

Functions as a gentle, effective solvent in oil-based cleansers to dissolve makeup and impurities with a clean, non-greasy rinse-off.

How to Use PureSyn™ 4 in Your Formulations

Understanding PureSyn™ 4

PureSyn™ 4 is a high-purity emollient, a type of ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. Think of it as a texture enhancer that gives your products that luxurious, silky feeling consumers love. If you’ve ever used a high-end serum that glides on effortlessly and leaves no greasy residue, it likely contained an ingredient with similar properties to PureSyn™ 4. It is an excellent, modern alternative to traditional ingredients like mineral oil or certain silicones.

For the chemistry-minded, PureSyn™ 4 is a polyalphaolefin (PAO), a synthetic hydrocarbon known for exceptional stability and inertness. This structure resists oxidation and minimizes reactivity, helping maintain long-term product performance. It forms a light, breathable layer on the skin that helps reduce moisture loss while delivering a signature velvety finish—ideal for elegant, high-performing formulations.

Formulation Tips

PureSyn™ 4 is oil-soluble. Add it to the oil phase of your formulation with other oils, butters, and waxes before emulsification. It is heat-stable and compatible with a wide variety of cosmetic ingredients, including silicones, esters, natural oils, UV filters, and actives.

Suggested usage rates:

2–5%: Subtle sensory enhancement in lotions and creams; improves slip and reduces greasy after-feel.
5–15%: Primary emollient level in serums, lightweight moisturizers, and hair conditioners for a silky signature texture.
15–30% (or higher): Anhydrous systems like cleansing oils, body oils, and color cosmetics for a light, non-greasy finish.

PureSyn™ 4 is highly stable across a broad pH range, making it suitable for most formulations—from acidic exfoliants to more alkaline cleansers.

Key Performance Benefits

Elegant, Silky Feel: Delivers a sophisticated, non-greasy sensory experience that mimics the feel of volatile silicones.
Excellent Spreadability: Improves slip and application for even coverage and a soft, velvety finish.
Versatile Silicone Alternative: Great for “silicone-free” claims while providing shine, softness, and an elegant finish.
High Formulation Stability: Chemically inert and stable across a wide pH range for consistent long-term performance.
Lightweight Moisturization: Forms a breathable, non-occlusive film to help reduce moisture loss without heaviness.
Enhanced Product Aesthetics: Clear, odorless liquid that won’t interfere with color or fragrance.

Heading #1
Benefits	Clean & Natural, Formulation Versatility, Lightweight Feel, Non-Greasy, Silicone-Free, Smooth Spreadability, Texture & Sensory, Wide pH Range
INCI Name	Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Usage Rate	2%-30%
Functional Type	Conditioning Agents, Emollients & Moisturizers, Esters & Synthetic Emollients, Sensory Modifiers, Silicone Alternatives, Texture Enhancers
Phase Compatibility	Oil Phase
Application Area	Body, Eye, Face, Hair, Lip, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Bath Products, Cleansers, Color Cosmetics, Conditioners, Creams & Lotions, Hair Styling, Serums & Essences, Sun Care
Certifications	Biodegradable, Cruelty-Free, Vegan
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About PureSyn™ 4

It acts as an emollient and sensory modifier—making products feel silky, smooth, and non-greasy while improving spreadability and absorption.

Use 2–5% to boost feel in lotions, 5–15% for a primary silky texture in serums and light creams, and up to 30% (or higher) in anhydrous formats like body oils and cleansing oils. A good starting point for face creams is 5–10%.

No. Although it is oil-soluble, PureSyn™ 4 delivers a light, “dry,” silky touch similar to lightweight silicones and helps reduce greasy after-feel from other oils.

It provides the elegant slip and finish associated with silicones, making it ideal for “silicone-free” formulations. Compared to mineral oil, it feels lighter, less greasy, and more sophisticated on skin.

Add PureSyn™ 4 to the oil phase before emulsification. In emulsions, it can be included during heating or added in cool-down; for anhydrous systems, simply blend into the oil base.

Moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, body lotions, hair conditioners and stylers, foundations, lip products, and cleansing oils—all benefit from its smooth, non-greasy feel.

Yes. Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) is generally considered non-irritating and non-comedogenic, making it suitable for most skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone.

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