Ingredient

Behenyl Alcohol

Low risk

FunctionEmollient

What it is — Behenyl Alcohol (INCI: Behenyl Alcohol) is a very long-chain fatty alcohol that works as an emollient and thickener. Like other fatty alcohols, it is waxy and non-drying.

What it does — It is commonly used to thicken and stabilize creams and to give a smooth, conditioned skin- or hair-feel.

Typical use — It appears in conditioners, creams, lotions, masks and balms, where it builds body and a soft finish.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally well tolerated across skin and hair types. Rich fatty alcohols can feel heavy on very oily skin, so texture preference varies by person.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a non-drying fatty alcohol. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — non-drying fatty alcohol.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 2 DHALIORA products

Deepeer Premium Perfume Repair Treatment Hair Pack Deepeer Premium Perfume Repair Treatment Hair PackScreening 9.1 YBK Relief Hydration Light Sunscreen SPF50+ YBK Relief Hydration Light Sunscreen SPF50+Screening 9.5
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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