Beheneth-25
What Beheneth-25 is & what it does
Beheneth-25 is a polyethylene glycol ether of behenyl alcohol, where the 25 indicates the average number of ethylene oxide units. It works as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier, helping oil and water phases stay blended and stable. In creams and sunscreens it supports texture and an even, smooth application.
What does Beheneth-25 do in skincare?
Beheneth-25 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from behenyl alcohol and ethylene oxide. In creams and sunscreens it helps keep oil and water phases blended and stable. This supports a smooth texture and even application.
Is Beheneth-25 safe?
Beheneth-25 is widely used as an emulsifier and is generally considered safe at the levels used in cosmetics. As an ethoxylated ingredient its safety also depends on the purity of the raw material. For most people it is well tolerated in finished products.
Is Beheneth-25 natural or synthetic?
Beheneth-25 is a synthetic ingredient, made by reacting behenyl alcohol with ethylene oxide. The behenyl alcohol can be sourced from plant oils, but the ethoxylation step is a chemical process. The result is a synthetically produced emulsifier.
Sunscreens with Beheneth-25
We rate 30 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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SVR Sun Secure Lait SPF 50+ Fragrance-free
93/100
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SVR Clairial Cream SPF 50+
91/100
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SVR Clairial SPF 50 Creme
91/100
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SVR Sun Secure Fluide SPF 50+
90/100
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SVR laboratoire dermatologique Sun Secure Lait SPF50+
90/100
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SVR Sun Secure Lait Crepitant SPF 50+
90/100
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SVR Sun Secure Blur Mousse Cream SPF 50+
89/100
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SVR Sun Secure Blur SPF 50+
89/100
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Purera Summer Better Sun Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
86/100
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SVR Sun Secure Lait SPF 50+
85/100