Glyceryl Behenate ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a waxy lipid used as a consistency builder, co-emulsifier, emollient, and stabilizer in creams, sticks, balms, and pressed products. It helps harden formulas, improve slip, and reduce oil separation.
What does Glyceryl Behenate do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a waxy lipid used as a consistency builder, co-emulsifier, emollient, and stabilizer in creams, sticks, balms, and pressed products. It helps harden formulas, improve slip, and reduce oil separation.
Is Glyceryl Behenate clean?
From a clean beauty perspective, it is generally low-friction, with low irritation potential and no common restricted-list issue. Its main formulation caveat is sensory, since higher levels can feel waxy or heavy on skin.
Is Glyceryl Behenate sustainable?
This material is typically made from glycerin and long-chain fatty acids that may be plant-derived, although sourcing depends on the supplier. It is expected to be biodegradable and is not associated with high environmental persistence.
Is Glyceryl Behenate COSMOS-approved?
It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic frameworks when made from approved natural-origin feedstocks and compliant processing. It fits Green Chemistry well when renewable oils are used, because it is a simple fatty ester with good biodegradability and low concern for residues.
How does Glyceryl Behenate work chemically?
The molecule is a glycerol ester of a C22 saturated fatty chain, giving it a high-melting, wax-like profile and strong structuring behavior in oil phases. It is typically used around 0.5% to 10%, is water-insoluble, is added to the heated oil phase, and has good oxidative stability because the fatty chain is saturated.
Last updated 2026-05-13