O-Leen 26 (INCI: Ethyl Hexanediol) is a versatile antimicrobial agent, humectant, solvent and emollient suitable for a wide range of applications, including skin care, sun care, oral care, hair care, make-up, and intimate care.
Produced through green chemistry and crafted from fully traceable, responsibly sourced materials and palm-free origin, O-Leen 26 enhances the multifunctional ingredients platform with a cleaner, more ethical option built for the new era of responsible beauty. According to the company, it offers a credible, fully bio-based alternative to existing diols, delivering comparable performance while enabling more sustainable formulation choices. Designed for better efficacy at lower cost, O-Leen 26 brings confidence and an all-in concept for formulators, pairing a clean-beauty-aligned profile with minimal impact on formulation stability, ensuring seamless integration across diverse product formats.
Benefits are anchored in three core pillars:
- Cost-effectiveness – product protection and immediate moisturization at lower use levels
- Ethical and cruelty-free positioning – aligned with modern clean beauty and ethical standards
- Minimal impact on formulation stability – ensures smooth integration across diverse textures, simplifying development work for formulators
Source: Minasolve
