Behenyl Alcohol – Fatty Alcohol and Cosmetic Conditioning Ingredient

What Is Behenyl Alcohol?

Behenyl Alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol with a waxy, solid appearance. Fatty alcohols are widely used in cosmetics and personal care products, particularly in skin lotions and creams.

Behenyl Alcohol is typically used to modify the texture and consistency of cosmetic formulations and can contribute to a smooth, pleasant skin feel.

Cosmetic Applications

Fatty alcohols such as Behenyl Alcohol are commonly incorporated into formulations where they can contribute to:

• Consistency and viscosity
• Skin conditioning
• Texture modification
• Stability of creams and lotions

Behenyl Alcohol can therefore be useful in a variety of skin care and personal care formulations where a structured, creamy texture is desired.

Safety

The safety of Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, and Behenyl Alcohol has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The panel concluded that these fatty alcohols were safe for use as cosmetic ingredients.

In 2005, the CIR Expert Panel reviewed newly available data concerning Cetearyl Alcohol and the other fatty alcohols and reaffirmed its previous safety conclusions.

Ingredient Information

INCI Name: Behenyl Alcohol

References

Dweck, Anthony. Handbook of Cosmetic Ingredients: - their use, safety and toxicology (Dweck Books 5).