BEHENYL POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE
Ingredient type:FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate is used primarily as an emulsifier in cosmetic formulations, helping to stably blend water and oil. It helps give creams and lotions a smooth, homogenous texture, improving the application and feel of these products on the skin.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is of synthetic origin, so it's generally considered vegan.
✨ Good to know: Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate has good skin tolerance, making it suitable for sensitive skin. It has no notable irritant potential, but as with all cosmetic ingredients, it's advisable to test before use on sensitive skin.
Present in: Mainly used in face and body creams, lotions and balms, thanks to its ability to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions.
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