C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate

C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC16-17 ALKYL BENZOATE
FunctionANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

General Moisturizers 66.7%Serums 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate do in skincare?
C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate functions as an antimicrobial, skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (66.7% of its uses).

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