Which hydrocarbon products are eco-friendly and biodegradable for cosmetic formulations?

I visited a cosmetic raw material supplier to ask about eco-friendly hydrocarbon products two days ago. I wanted something safe and biodegradable for cosmetic formulations. I also wanted ingredients that feel light and skin friendly. But when I checked the products there I felt confused. Some suppliers claimed their ingredients were eco friendly but gave very little proof. Some products sounded natural but still had mixed information online. Some labels were hard to understand because of technical chemical names. I could not trust them. I could not decide confidently.

Then I visited another supplier in the same area. Some ingredients looked cleaner and better tested. Some sellers explained biodegradability and sustainability in more detail. Some still avoided clear answers about environmental impact. I remembered I once bought cosmetic ingredients that were marketed as green products but later I found out they were not truly biodegradable. That made me hesitate again.

To check more variety and options while scrolling many online platforms including alibaba I found many hydrocarbon-based cosmetic ingredients and suppliers. Some products were made from plant-derived hydrocarbons and renewable sources. Some focused on biodegradable emollients and lightweight texture. Some websites explained eco certifications and sustainability standards. Beauty formulation forums and ingredient review sites also shared real experiences from cosmetic makers. Some products looked affordable but unclear. Some were expensive but seemed more trusted and environmentally friendly. There were many options available. This made me excited but also confused again.

Now I am thinking should I spend more on certified eco-friendly ingredients or try affordable alternatives with good supplier reviews first before making a final decision?