Potassium Behenate

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER

✨ Role: Potassium behenate is mainly used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in cosmetic products. It helps improve the texture and consistency of formulations, providing a creamy, pleasant-to-touch feel.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: studies and evaluations show that potassium behenate is generally safe for cosmetic use, although a sensitivity test on a small area of skin is always recommended.

✨ Vegan: Yes

✨ Worth knowing: Behenate derivatives, such as potassium behenate, are well tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive skin. However, in the case of reactive skin, it is advisable to use with caution.

Present in: Mainly found in creams, lotions, lip balms, and sometimes in make-up due to its stabilizing and texturizing properties.