Hemisqualane for Lightweight Serums, Creams, and Hair Care Products
Hemisqualane is a modern cosmetic emollient with a very light silky texture used in serums, creams, fluids, hair oils, SPF products, and makeup formulas. INCI: C13-15 Alkane. The ingredient is highly popular in modern cosmetics because it spreads easily on the skin and hair without leaving a heavy or greasy feeling.
Hemisqualane is often used as a lighter alternative to silicone-based ingredients in skincare and hair care products. It helps create a smoother, softer, and more comfortable texture during application. The ingredient works especially well in lightweight emulsions, facial serums, fluid creams, hair oils, and fast-absorbing skincare products.
In facial skincare products, Hemisqualane is commonly used in creams, serums, emulsions, SPF products, and daily skincare formulas. It works well with plant oils, squalane, vitamins, sunscreen filters, active ingredients, and modern emollients. The ingredient helps reduce stickiness and gives formulations a lighter and smoother skin feel.
In hair care products, Hemisqualane is especially popular in serums, leave-in treatments, hair oils, heat protection products, and anti-frizz formulas. It helps distribute the product more evenly through the hair and leaves the hair looking smoother and shinier without creating a heavy oily layer.
The ingredient is also used in makeup products, primers, foundations, cream textures, and products designed to provide a smooth sensory effect. Thanks to its lightweight texture, Hemisqualane is suitable for modern lightweight formulas and products with a comfortable sensory profile.
Hemisqualane is usually added into the oil phase or blended into the finished formulation. The recommended amount depends on the product type, desired texture, and final sensory effect.
Lightweight Serum Fluid with Hemisqualane
Oil phase:
Hemisqualane — 20 ml
Squalane — 10 ml
Jojoba Oil — 8 ml
Active phase:
Vitamin E — 2 ml
Coenzyme Q10 — 1 ml
Combine all ingredients and mix until fully uniform. Pour the finished serum into a dropper bottle.
The product is suitable for daily facial skincare, spreads easily, and creates a lightweight silky finish without greasiness.
Hair Serum with Hemisqualane
Oil phase:
Hemisqualane — 25 ml
Argan Oil — 10 ml
Broccoli Seed Oil — 5 ml
Active phase:
Vitamin E — 1 ml
Fragrance — 2-3 drops
Mix all ingredients until uniform. Transfer the finished formula into a bottle with a dispenser.
The serum is suitable for hair length care, helps make the hair smoother, improves product distribution, and works well in anti-frizz formulas and lightweight leave-in products.