Azone oil

Azone Oil is an advanced skin penetration enhancer used in cosmetic formulations to improve the delivery of active ingredients into the skin. It increases skin permeability, enhances absorption, boosts product performance, and makes actives like brighteners, anti-acne agents, and anti-aging ingredients work more effectively.

It has a silky, non-greasy feel and is excellent in serums, lotions, gels, oils, and treatment products.

INCI Name: Laurocapram

Solubility:

✔ Oil-soluble

✔ Soluble in esters & emulsions

Usage Rate:

0.5% – 5%

0.5–1% → mild penetration enhancement

1–3% → standard skincare use

3–5% → high-performance treatment formulas

pH Range:

Stable in pH 3 – 8

Works well in most skincare formulations.

Functions:

Enhances absorption of skincare actives

Improves product efficacy

Softens and conditions skin

Provides silky slip and spreadability

Boosts penetration of brighteners, anti-acne agents, and anti-aging ingredients

Helps actives work deeper & faster