What skin types is Behentrimonium Methosulfate good for?

Behentrimonium Methosulfate is suitable for all skin types.

Is Behentrimonium Methosulfate safe to use every day?

Behentrimonium Methosulfate can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 0.5–5% in formulations.

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Also known as: BTMS

EmulsifierThickener

“A gentle conditioning emulsifier, despite the alarming name.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Very low

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

0.5–5%

What it does

Behentrimonium methosulfate is derived from rapeseed oil and used to emulsify and condition. The "sulfate" in its name causes regular confusion — it is not a sulfate detergent like SLS, and does not strip or foam. It is regarded as one of the mildest conditioning emulsifiers available.

Benefits

Emulsifies without the harshness associated with detergent sulfates
Leaves a soft, conditioned finish

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

After cleansing, before moisturiser

Good for

All skin

How to use

A base ingredient. No special application needed.

Typical concentration: 0.5–5% in formulations