Hydrogenated polyisobutene is a multifunctional oil base used in many cosmetic applications, offering excellent feel, spreadability, penetration and hydrophobic properties.
SOPHIM MC30 is particularly recommended in hair care formulations to provide shine and a silky feel in addition to maximum moisture.
SOPHIM MC30 is also recommended in lipstick, gloss and mascara formulations to provide hold and shine as well as in foundation formulations.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a polymer of aliphatic structure, also called “liquid isoparaffin” (Japanese name).
MC30 is a hydrogenated polyisobutene, low in molecular weight, with emollient properties, very close to vegetable squalane, which is ideal for the development of economic cosmetic formulas.
MC30 has multiple sensory properties:
Acts on the restoration of the lipid barrier of the skin
Allows the development of silky, very soft and non-greasy texture.
Has very good spreading properties and penetrates very easily into the skin.
Helps disperse pigments in make-up products
