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Emulsifier

ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL

Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A blend of arachidyl (C20) and behenyl (C22) fatty alcohols — used as a co-emulsifier, thickener and emollient. Very low-irritation, like cetyl/stearyl alcohol.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - DISPERSING

Skin benefits

  • Long-chain fatty alcohol — co-emulsifier and thickener
  • Skin-conditioning emolliency
  • Low-irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Limited dossier specific to this blend
  • Heavy feel at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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