Glyceryl Behenate

moisturising
irritation

overview

Glyceryl Behenate is a combination of glycerin and behenic acid. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as an emollient, emulsifier, and cleansing agent. It helps to hydrate the skin and keep it moisturized. It also has remarkable gelling properties and works as a high-performance compacting agent for makeup products.

benefits

Hydration: Glyceryl Behenate helps to hydrate the skin and keep it moisturized.

Skin suitability

NA

concerns

Glyceryl Behenate may cause skin irritation, eye irritation, lung irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain.

precautions

Glyceryl Behenate should be used with caution in products intended for use around the eyes due to increased risk of absorption. Products with Glyceryl Behenate should meet use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.

source

Glyceryl Behenate is vegetable-derived and Ecocert certified.

CIR

Glyceryl Behenate has a proven track record of safety in cosmetic use, which was most recently reaffirmed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel in 2020.

EWG

NA

additional info

Glyceryl Behenate also has great emulsion stabilizing properties and works as a high-performance compacting agent for makeup products that come in the form of pressed powders. It is also used in ultra-soft and non-tacky water-free gels.