Bethenyl Alcohol ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a waxy fatty alcohol used as a thickener, emollient, opacifier, and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, conditioners, and balms. It adds body, slip, and a smoother skin or hair feel while helping stabilize emulsions.
What does Bethenyl Alcohol do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a waxy fatty alcohol used as a thickener, emollient, opacifier, and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, conditioners, and balms. It adds body, slip, and a smoother skin or hair feel while helping stabilize emulsions.
Is Bethenyl Alcohol clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well tolerated and is not the same category as volatile, drying alcohols. It has low irritation potential and is not a common clean-standard restriction.
Is Bethenyl Alcohol sustainable?
This material is typically made from plant or vegetable oil feedstocks, though sourcing can vary by supplier. It is expected to be biodegradable and has low environmental persistence compared with silicone or fluorinated materials.
Is Bethenyl Alcohol COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when sourced and processed according to the standard. Its fit with Green Chemistry is strong when derived from renewable oils and made through straightforward fatty-alcohol processing with good biodegradability.
How does Bethenyl Alcohol work chemically?
The molecule is a long-chain saturated fatty alcohol, giving it a high melting point and a waxy, structuring effect in oil phases. Typical use levels are about 0.5% to 5%, and it is broadly pH-stable but must be heated into the oil phase to melt and disperse evenly.
Last updated 2026-05-15