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Is Behenyl Alcohol comedogenic?
Behenyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol used to soften skin and thicken formulas. Its comedogenicity rating is 1/5 — a very low pore-clogging risk.
Behenyl Alcohol has a very low likelihood of clogging pores and is generally considered safe for acne-prone skin.
What is Behenyl Alcohol?
Behenyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol used to soften skin and thicken formulas. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: behenyl alcohol.
Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe? No — this is a common Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger, so avoid it if you have fungal acne. Check a whole product for fungal-acne triggers →
Similar acne-safe ingredients
Behenyl Alcohol is already a low-risk choice. Other acne-safe options you may see alongside it include:
- Squalane — Low risk · 1/5
- Glycerin — Acne safe · 0/5
- Niacinamide — Acne safe · 0/5
- Hyaluronic Acid — Acne safe · 0/5
- Hemp Seed Oil — Acne safe · 0/5
How to read this rating
A comedogenicity rating is general guidance, not a lab result for a specific formula. An ingredient near the end of an ingredient list is present in a small amount, so its rating matters less than one near the top. Read our full sources & methodology.