Hemisqualane for Modern Serums, Fluid Creams, and Hair Care Products
Hemisqualane is a lightweight next-generation cosmetic emollient widely used in skincare, body care, and hair care products. INCI: C13-15 Alkane. The ingredient is valued for its silky texture, fast absorption, and comfortable finish without greasiness or stickiness.
Hemisqualane is often used in modern formulations as an alternative to heavier oils and dense silicone ingredients. It helps create softer, smoother, and more elegant product textures. The ingredient is suitable for lightweight creams, serums, emulsions, fluid products, hair oils, and SPF formulations.
In facial skincare products, Hemisqualane is commonly used in moisturizing serums, creams, lightweight emulsions, eye area products, and daily skincare formulas. It works well with squalane, plant oils, vitamins, antioxidants, and modern cosmetic active ingredients. The ingredient helps reduce the oily feel in formulations and gives products a lighter and smoother texture.
In hair care products, Hemisqualane is especially popular in hair serums, anti-frizz treatments, heat protection products, hair oils, and leave-in formulas. It helps distribute the formula evenly through the hair, improves smoothness, and creates a lightweight shine without making the hair feel heavy.
The ingredient is also used in makeup products, primers, cream textures, foundations, and products designed to provide a smooth sensory effect. Thanks to its lightweight texture, Hemisqualane fits modern lightweight formulas and cosmetics designed for comfortable daily use.
Hemisqualane is usually added into the oil phase or blended with finished oils and emollients. The recommended amount depends on the product type and the desired texture of the final formulation.
Lightweight Facial Oil Fluid with Hemisqualane
Oil phase:
Hemisqualane — 18 ml
Squalane — 10 ml
Camellia Oil — 7 ml
Active phase:
Vitamin E — 2 ml
Coenzyme Q10 — 1 ml
Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly until fully uniform. Transfer the finished formula into a dropper bottle.
The product is suitable for daily facial skincare, spreads easily, and creates a lightweight silky finish.
Lightweight Hair Serum with Hemisqualane
Oil phase:
Hemisqualane — 20 ml
Argan Oil — 8 ml
Broccoli Seed Oil — 5 ml
Active phase:
Vitamin E — 1 ml
Fragrance — 2-3 drops
Mix all ingredients until uniform and transfer the finished formula into a dispenser bottle.
The finished serum is suitable for hair length care, helps make the hair smoother, and improves product distribution through the hair. The formula works well in anti-frizz care products and lightweight leave-in treatments.