C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate

AKA “Alkyl Benzoate, Benzoate Ester”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

C16-17 alkyl benzoate

AKA: Benzoate Ester

Synthetic · Antimicrobial · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Preservative

Solvent

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

C16-17-alkyl benzoate Science: Functions: Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Solvent Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Antimicrobial

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Solvent

Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.

Locks In Moisture

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Feb 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR