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Behenyl Alcohol

Often labeled as: Fatty Alcohol

The heavy, luxurious fatty alcohol.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 1 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A very long-chain fatty alcohol. It is heavier than Cetyl Alcohol, making it an excellent thickener and opacifier for extremely rich night creams.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Provides a luxurious, thick texture and heavily conditions dry skin.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A "good" alcohol that prevents water loss.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It will severely clog pores.

The Science

While heavy, it is surprisingly non-comedogenic and well-tolerated by most skin types.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Behenyl Alcohol