Ingredient
Behenyl Alcohol
1-Docosanol
Docosyl Alcohol
What it is
A solid C22 fatty alcohol used as an emollient and to thicken and stabilise creams and lotions.
How it works
Its long fatty chain conditions and softens skin while helping structure the oil-water emulsion so the product stays creamy and stable.
What it does
Emollient
Emulsion stabiliser
Viscosity controlling
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.
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