Behenic Acid

  • Hydration
  • May Worsen Malassezia Folliculitis
  • Surfactant

Not rated A basic ingredient widely used in most products, such as purified water, or one that is not suitable for star-rating-based preference analysis.

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About Behenic Acid

Behenic Acid is a fatty acid.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to help sebum and impurities be washed away with water, create emulsions in which water and oil are evenly mixed, and reduce light transmission so that the contents appear less translucent. It is also used to lower surface tension, allowing raw materials to wet, mix, and spread evenly.[2] [2]

Behenic Acid Details

Ingredient function
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Opa CI Fying, Surfactant
Main product categories
Moisturizing Cream, Cleansing Foam, Eye Cream
INCI name
BEHENIC ACID
CosIng ID
74584

Behenic Acid References

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