Common Name(s): Benzyl laurate,benzyl laurate,cosmetic functional ingredient,established cosmetic active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides emollient skin conditioning with specific spreading value determined by the acid-alcohol ester components.

Why It's Used: Benzyl laurate is selected for its c12 lauric ester — the c-chain length provides fast-penetrating medium-chain emolliency with mild antimicrobial co-benefit, which distinguishes benzyl laurate from esters of adjacent chain lengths in the same polarity tier.

How It Works: Ester polarity controls spreading: branched short chains (logp 5-7) fast dry feel; medium chains moderate spreading; long chains occlusive. ester c=o provides polar adhesion to skin.

Typically Found In: Cosmetic formulations

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required

Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Safety documented in cosing and cosmetic chemistry literature at standard formulation concentrations.

Last Verified: 2026-03-22

Primary Sources: Cosing database,benzyl laurate technical review