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Glyceryl Behenate
May feed Fungal Acne
Non-fungal acne-safe products contain ingredients that can worsen fungal acne. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
Glyceryl Behenate is an emollient and emulsifier.
It has a lipophilic-hydrophilic structure that lets it sit at the oil-water interface to keep emulsions stable while leaving skin feeling soft and smooth.
In pressed powder cosmetics, it double as a compacting agent.
This ingredient can be synthetically created or plant-derived. Safety-wise, it has a solid track record.
One thing to flag for fungal acne: since this ingredient is the monoester of behenic acid (C22), it falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
See all 903 products with Glyceryl Behenate
Users who like it
13%
Users who avoid it
87%
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
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
