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Behenyl Alcohol

The longest and most luxurious fatty alcohol in cosmetics — Behenyl Alcohol with a C22 chain provides products with a dense creamy texture and a feeling of "luxury." Especially popular in night creams and intensive oils.

Fatty alcoholC22Creamy textureRecovery
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Behenyl Alcohol (1-Docosanol) — a fatty alcohol with 22 carbon atoms (C22). Obtained from rapeseed or rice oil. A longer chain compared to cetyl (C16) and cetearyl (C16/C18) — denser texture, stronger emollient effect. In INCI: Behenyl Alcohol or 1-Docosanol.

A key component in night creams, masks, and intensive recovery products. Popular in products for very dry skin and hair conditioners.

Key Benefits

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Luxurious dense texture
Due to the longer C22 chain, it forms a denser, more "luxurious" creamy texture than standard cetyl or stearyl alcohols — a premium product feel.
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Intense emollience and occlusion
A more powerful protective barrier on the skin's surface compared to shorter fatty alcohols — ideal for very dry or damaged skin.
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Antiviral activity (1-Docosanol)
1-Docosanol (Behenyl Alcohol) has proven antiviral activity against lipid-enveloped viruses — which is why it is active in some herpes treatments.

Suitable for

Dry skinVery dry skinNight care

Main Actions

✓ Emollience✓ Dense texture✓ Occlusion✓ Barrier recovery✓ Conditioning
Behenyl in anti-aging and hair

Behenyl alcohol — popular in premium anti-aging creams due to the feeling of luxury. In hair products (conditioners, masks) — a powerful moisturizer and conditioner that seals the cuticle scales and provides shine.

CategoryEmollients
Found in these products
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Behenyl Alcohol do for skin?
A key component in night creams, masks, and intensive recovery products. Popular in products for very dry skin and hair conditioners.
Who should use Behenyl Alcohol?
Behenyl Alcohol is suitable for: Dry skin, Very dry skin, Night care.
Are there any warnings about Behenyl Alcohol?
Behenyl alcohol — popular in premium anti-aging creams due to the feeling of luxury. In hair products (conditioners, masks) — a powerful moisturizer and conditioner that seals the cuticle scales and provides shine.

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