Cosmetics & Personal Care Ingredient Catalog Collection: PARLEAM®
About the PARLEAM® Series
PARLEAM® Series is a line of highly refined, high‑purity emollients designed as a synthetic alternative to natural squalane.
Based on hydrogenated polyisobutene, PARLEAM® provides excellent stability and a versatile sensory profile, enabling textures ranging from lightweight and airy to rich and luxurious.
With multiple viscosity grades available, the series supports flexible texture design while maintaining elegant sensorial characteristics across a wide range of cosmetic formulations
Based on hydrogenated polyisobutene, PARLEAM® provides excellent stability and a versatile sensory profile, enabling textures ranging from lightweight and airy to rich and luxurious.
With multiple viscosity grades available, the series supports flexible texture design while maintaining elegant sensorial characteristics across a wide range of cosmetic formulations
Structure
- INCI: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Chinese INCI: 氢化聚异丁烯
- Description: High‑purity, colorless and odorless ingredient suitable for diverse textures
Features
- Synthetic squalane alternative based on hydrogenated polyisobutene
- High purity, resulting in a colorless, odorless, and highly stable material
- Available in seven viscosity grades to create a wide range of textures
- Sensory profile similar to natural squalane
- PARLEAM® 3: Volatile grade providing a light and airy feel
- PARLEAM® 4: Strong cleansing performance, suitable for makeup removers
- PARLEAM® V / HV / SV: High‑viscosity grades delivering gloss, adhesion, and rich textures
Applications
- Two‑layer cleansers
- Cleansing liquids
- W/O sunscreens
- Emulsions
- Skin creams
- Hair conditioners
Product Line‑up
| Grade | Kinematic Viscosity (37.8°C, mm²/s) | Kinematic Viscosity (98.9°C, mm²/s) | Features | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PARLEAM® 3 |
1.4 | – | volatile; airy touch | haircare (substitute for D5) |
| PARLEAM® 4 | 3.1 | – | good compatibility with silicone; high detergency | cleansing lotion; sunscreen |
| PARLEAM® LITE | 10.6 | 2.5 | light and emollient touch | lotion; cream; haircare; makeup |
| PARLEAM® | 20.1 | 3.6 | a touch like squalane | lotion; cream; haircare; makeup |
| PARLEAM® V | – | 300 | good adhesion for makeup cosmetics; adds richness and gloss | skincare; haircare; makeup |
| PARLEAM® HV | – | 800 | good adhesion; enhances gloss & richness | skincare; haircare; makeup |
| PARLEAM® SV | – | 4700 | strong adhesion; high gloss; rich texture | skincare; haircare; makeup |
