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Tribehenin
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
Tribehenin is the triglyceride of glycerin and behenic acid. It is an emollient that helps soften and condition skin.
Safety-wise, this is a well-vetted ingredient. Repeated-insult patch tests of 0.38% tribehenin did not trigger sensitization.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because behenic acid falls into the chain-length range that Malassezia yeasts can feed on.
See all 2,414 products with Tribehenin
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.9%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38647
INCI Name
TRIBEHENIN
EC #
 242-471-7
All Functions
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
