Ingredients to Reduce Stickiness in Oil-Based Serums

To reduce the sticky feel and improve the absorption speed of oil-based serums, you can incorporate ingredients that enhance the skin feel.

One common group of ingredients used for this purpose are lightweight, dry-feel emollients. Based on our search, LipidSoft™ Dry II (Dicaprylyl Carbonate) is an emollient specifically designed to be lightweight and provide a dry feel. It helps reduce stickiness and adds smoothness to formulations, making gooey textures lighter, smoother, and drier.

Besides dry-feel emollients, other ingredient types can also help:

• Silicones: Some low-viscosity silicones offer a dry, slippery feel, aiding spreadability and evaporating quickly.
• Oil Absorbents: Certain substances can absorb excess oil, providing a matte and drier finish.

Using LipidSoft™ Dry II or similar emollients in appropriate amounts can significantly improve the skin feel of your oil-based serum, making it feel lighter, absorb faster, and leave no sticky residue.