Behenyl Alcohol — Skincare Ingredient
Behenyl Alcohol
Softens and conditions skin
What is Behenyl Alcohol?
Long-chain fatty alcohol — emollient + emulsion stabilizer. Despite the name, NOT a drying alcohol.
What Behenyl Alcohol Does
- Softens and conditions skin
- Stabilizes cream/lotion textures
- Provides creamy spread
Skin Type Compatibility
How well Behenyl Alcohol works for each skin type:
How to Use Behenyl Alcohol
Behenyl Alcohol in Our Catalog
- Olay10
- Eucerin9
- Tatcha6
- Hada Labo6
- Avène6
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behenyl Alcohol?
Long-chain fatty alcohol — emollient + emulsion stabilizer. Despite the name, NOT a drying alcohol.
What does Behenyl Alcohol do for skin?
Softens and conditions skin Stabilizes cream/lotion textures Provides creamy spread
Is Behenyl Alcohol safe during pregnancy?
Yes — Behenyl Alcohol is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What skin types is Behenyl Alcohol good for?
Behenyl Alcohol works well for Dry skin, Mature skin.
How do I use Behenyl Alcohol?
Effective at 1-5%. Pregnancy-safe. Fatty alcohols are entirely different from drying alcohols.
What is the comedogenic rating of Behenyl Alcohol?
Behenyl Alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 1/5 — low pore-clogging risk.
What is the irritation potential of Behenyl Alcohol?
Behenyl Alcohol has an irritation risk score of 0/5 — very low, safe for sensitive skin.
Related Ingredients
Often used together with or similar to Behenyl Alcohol: