Very Disliked
Behenic Acid
Hydrating
These ingredients help hydrate the skin by either drawing in moisture or preventing it from escaping. They're often used to keep skin feeling soft, smooth, and well-balanced.
May feed Fungal Acne
Fungal acne-safe products avoid ingredients that feed Malassezia yeast, the cause of fungal acne. Unlike regular acne, fungal acne appears as small, uniform bumps and won't respond to typical acne treatments. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
Behenic Acid is a fatty acid and has moisturizing properties.
It is naturally occuring in the Moringa oleifera tree, rapeseed oil, and peanut oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
See all 373 products with Behenic Acid
What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.4%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Makeup
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Behenic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74584
INCI Name
BEHENIC ACID
EC #
 204-010-8
All Functions
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Opa CI Fying, Surfactant
