Denatonium Benzoate
What Denatonium Benzoate is & what it does
Denatonium Benzoate is a synthetic compound known as one of the most bitter substances available. In cosmetics it is not used for skin benefits but as a denaturant and bittering agent, added in trace amounts to discourage accidental ingestion of the product. It is colorless, odorless, and effective at extremely low concentrations.
What does Denatonium Benzoate do in skincare?
Denatonium Benzoate is not added for a skin benefit. It is an extremely bitter compound used as a denaturant and bittering agent to discourage accidental ingestion of a product. It is used in trace amounts and has no conditioning role.
Is Denatonium Benzoate safe?
Denatonium Benzoate is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at the very low levels at which it is added. Its main purpose is safety related, since its bitterness deters swallowing the product. As with any ingredient, sensitive individuals could react, so patch testing is reasonable if needed.
Is Denatonium Benzoate natural or synthetic?
Denatonium Benzoate is a synthetic compound produced in a laboratory. It does not occur naturally and is manufactured specifically as a bittering agent. Because it is not animal-derived, it is generally compatible with vegan formulations.
Sunscreens with Denatonium Benzoate
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
-
Ivy Aïa Daily Face Cream SPF 15
93/100
-
Matas Natur Aloe Vera & E-Vitamin Dagcreme Spf 15
93/100
-
Matas Anti Wrinkle Dagcreme Spf 15
93/100
-
Beauté Pacifique Stay Beautiful 50 High SPF
87/100
-
Supergoop! Glow Oil Spf 50
68/100