SPF Scout · Ingredient
Batyl Alcohol
CAS 544-62-7
What this ingredient generally does
This is a waxy ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while helping keep the formula stable. In practice it conditions the skin and stops the oil and water parts from separating.
Reviewed before publication. This note describes function in a formulation, and nothing else.
Published formulations that list this ingredient
These are the formulations currently published in the SPF Scout catalog whose stored ingredient declaration includes this ingredient. It is not a list of every product on the market, and the order carries no meaning.
Allergan, Inc. TOTAL DEFENSE REPAIR BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 34 Sunscreen
SPF 34 as labeled · U.S. formulation
SHISEIDO BENEFIANCE WRINKLE SMOOTHING DAY · Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene
SPF 25 as labeled · U.S. formulation
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Where this information comes from
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