Hidden Gem: Behenyl Alcohol (Docosanol)
The saturated, long-chain fatty alcohol is a real all-rounder and is used in creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, shaving gels and deodorants. It offers manufacturers and users a whole package of positive properties.
Behenyl Alcohol from CREMER OLEO is purely plant-based. We stock Behenyl Alcohol in both 18/22 and 22/70 grades.
Benefits of Behenyl alcohol at a glance:
- Moisturising: Behenyl alcohol acts as an emollient and helps to keep skin soft and supple.
- Nourishing: It strengthens the skin barrier and can help soothe and regenerate dry skin.
- Protective: A better skin barrier also ensures that the skin is better protected from harmful environmental influences.
- Improves consistency: Behenyl alcohol is often used as a thickener.
- Non-greasy: It provides a pleasant, non-greasy texture in cosmetic products and improves application to the skin.
- Stabilising: Fatty alcohol can also stabilise emulsions, making them last longer.
Michael Gretscher, Product Manager Fatty Alcohols at CREMER OLEO:
"CREMER OLEO has a well-established global network. We have a strong presence in the Asian markets in particular and therefore have good access to specialty products such as long-chain fatty alcohols. We offer these in liquid and solid form. In addition to bulk goods and standard containers such as IBCs, big bags, drums and sacks, we are also happy to check individual quantity and packaging requirements. You can also trust our motivated and well-established team for special delivery requirements. We will find a solution for you.”