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Behenyl Alcohol

BEHENYL ALCOHOL

Data confidence:High
Malassezia Trigger

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

Function

Emollient, Emulsifier

EWG Safety Score

1/10Low concern

About this ingredient

Behenyl alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol (C22) derived from behenic acid, functioning as an emollient, thickener, and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations. It improves texture and spreadability while forming a protective barrier on the skin surface, and is widely used in creams, lotions, and hair care products for its softening and smoothing properties.

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