Denatonium Benzoate
Alcohol
Some harsh forms of alcohol can break down your skin's natural barrier with prolonged use.
Can worsen Dry Skin
Some ingredients have the potential to dry out skin, especially in higher concentrations or for those with already dry or sensitive skin. Not everyone will experience dryness from them. How your skin reacts can depend on the product, concentration, and your unique skin type.
Explained
Denatonium Benzoate is a denaturant and masking ingredient.
It is commonly used to denature alcohols, such as SD Alcohol 40.
Fun fact: This ingredient is the most bitter known compound. The bitter flavor is often used to deter consumption.
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What it does
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Alternative names
Denatonium
Denatrol
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
References
Products with Denatonium Benzoate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
33188
INCI Name
DENATONIUM BENZOATE
INN Name
denatonium benzoate
EC #
 223-095-2
All Functions
Denaturant, Masking
