Glyceryl Behenate

Explained

Glyceryl Behenate is a fatty acid created from glycerin and behenic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.

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What it does

Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Emulsifying The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix

Alternative names

Glycerol Docosanoate

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.7%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 76196
INCI Name GLYCERYL BEHENATE
EC #  250-097-0
All Functions Emollient, Emulsifying