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ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL

ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL

Data confidence:High
Malassezia Trigger

Can feed malassezia yeast, potentially worsening malassezia-related skin conditions. Avoid if you are malassezia-sensitive.

Function

Solvent

EWG Safety Score

2/10Low concern

About this ingredient

A fatty alcohol derived from arachidic acid (a 20-carbon saturated fatty acid) commonly sourced from peanut oil or synthetic production. It functions as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetic formulations, providing texture enhancement and skin conditioning benefits while improving product stability and consistency.

Found in 5+ sunscreens