Emollient

Glyceryl Behenate

A waxy emollient and texturizer that adds density, smoothness, and a more polished finish to creams. Glyceryl Behenate helps to make the formula rich without a sharp stickiness.

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✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Glyceryl Behenate - monoester or a mixture of glyceryl esters of behenic acid. In cosmetics, it works as an emollient, consistency agent, lipid structurant, and sometimes co-emulsifier. It gives creams a denser, smoother texture.

Creams, balms, sticks, lip products, body butters, rich moisturizers, and formulas where structure, glide, and a soft protective finish are needed.

Key Benefits

✦

Improves the texture of the cream

Adds density, creaminess, and a more stable feel without being watery.

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Provides an emollient finish

Softens the skin and leaves a thin, comfortable lipid feel.

✧

Works in sticks and balms

Helps to form a solid yet pliable structure of the product.

Suitable for

dry skinnormal skinbalmsrich creams

Main Actions

✓ emollience✓ texture✓ structuring✓ soft occlusive feel

May be heavy for very oily skin

Glyceryl Behenate is not problematic on its own, but in dense formulas, it can feel heavy on very oily or acne-prone skin. The entire product base is important.

CategoryEmollients

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Glyceryl Behenate do for skin?

Creams, balms, sticks, lip products, body butters, rich moisturizers, and formulas where structure, glide, and a soft protective finish are needed.

Who should use Glyceryl Behenate?

Glyceryl Behenate is suitable for: dry skin, normal skin, balms, rich creams.

Are there any warnings about Glyceryl Behenate?

Glyceryl Behenate is not problematic on its own, but in dense formulas, it can feel heavy on very oily or acne-prone skin. The entire product base is important.

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