Silicon-free hydrocarbons providing aesthetic volatility
Non-silicone-based compositions including hydrocarbons of widely different structures and origins are combined into single, stable, homogenous products with both aesthetic and volatility properties similar to a cyclopentasiloxane. The combinations are useful to cosmetic formulators as full or partial replacement products for cyclopentasiloxanes, or “volatile silicones.”
1. A non-silicone-based composition consisting essentially of:
about 35% of a first hydrocarbon component selected from a C12-C14 isoparaffin, about 55% of a second hydrocarbon component selected from a C13-C16 isoparaffin,
and about 10% of at least one further component selected from the group consisting of a C 13-15 mixed alkane and a cosmetically acceptable oil,
wherein the composition approximates the volatility and aesthetics of cyclomethicone.
2. A non-silicone-based composition according to claim 1 consisting of:
a. about 35% C12-C14 Isoparaffin,
b. about 55% C13-C16 Isoparaffin, and
c. about 10% C13-C15 Alkane.
3. A non-silicone-based composition which approximates the volatility and aesthetics of cyclomethicone comprising a component consisting essentially of:
about 35% of a first hydrocarbon component selected from a C12-C14 isoparaffin, about 55% of a second hydrocarbon component selected from a C13-C16 isoparaffin and about 10% of a further component selected from the group consisting of a C 13-15 mixed alkane and a cosmetically acceptable oil,
the non-silicone based composition further comprising a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
4. A non-silicone-based composition according to claim 3 wherein the component consists of
about 35% C12-C14 Isoparaffin, about 55% C13-C16 Isoparaffin and about 10% C13-C15 Alkane.
5. A cosmetic formulation comprising the composition of claim 4 .
6. A hair care formulation comprising the composition of claim 4 .
7. A skin care formulation comprising the composition of claim 4 .
8. A sun care formulation comprising the composition of claim 4 .
9. A color cosmetic formulation comprising the composition of claim 4 .
10. An antiperspirant formulation comprising the composition of claim 4 .
11. A deodorant formulation comprising the composition of claim 4 .
12. A tanning formulation comprising the composition of claim 4 .
13. A pharmaceutical cream or lotion formulation comprising the composition of claim 4 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.