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Skin Conditioning

BEHENYL PCA

CAS 37673-38-4 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Behenyl alcohol (C22 fatty alcohol) esterified with pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA, a natural moisturising factor). Delivers both emolliency and humectant action in one molecule. Very well tolerated.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Combines long-chain fatty alcohol with natural NMF (PCA)
  • Emollient + humectant in one
  • Mild and biocompatible
  • Compatible with most emulsions

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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