Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate

Good

Texture enhancer

Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate at a glance

  • A blend of glycerin and saturated fatty acids
  • Used to help suspend UV filter powders such as zinc oxide
  • Helps thicken and stabilize emulsions
  • Considered safe as used in cosmetics

Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate description

A mixture of esters of glycerine, along with behenic and eicosadioic acids, its works as a thickener and stabilising agent in makeup and skin care products. The independent cosmetic ingredient review has found it is safe as used in cosmetics.

Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate references

  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Accessed August 2023, Webpage
  • UL Prospector, Accessed August 2023
  • Acta Pharmaceutica, March 2015, pages 1-13
  • Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, February 2011, pages 139-148

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.