Batyl Alcohol

Good

Emollient

Batyl Alcohol at a glance

  • Non-drying alcohol
  • Used as a stabilizing and skin-conditioning ingredient
  • Derived from glycerin
  • Ruled safe as used in cosmetics

Batyl Alcohol description

Batyl alcohol is a non-drying fatty alcohol used as a stabilising and skin-conditioning ingredient in skin care products. It is derived from glycerine.

Batyl Alcohol references

  • Molecules, January 2017, Volume 22, Issue 1, page 185
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September-October 2013, Volume 32, Supplement 5, pages 5S-21S
  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Batyl-alcohol

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.