Behenyl Dimethicone
What Behenyl Dimethicone is & what it does
Behenyl Dimethicone is a silicone modified with a long behenyl (C22) alkyl chain, used as an emollient and texture enhancer. It lends a smooth, silky, non-greasy slip and can help thicken and stabilize the oil phase of creams and color cosmetics. The long alkyl chain gives it a richer, more substantive feel than lighter silicones. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Behenyl Dimethicone?
Behenyl Dimethicone is a silicone modified with a long behenyl (C22) alkyl chain, used as an emollient and texture enhancer. It gives a smooth, silky slip.
What does Behenyl Dimethicone do in a formula?
It lends a non-greasy silky feel and can help thicken and stabilize the oil phase of creams and color cosmetics. Its long alkyl chain makes it feel richer than lighter silicones.
Is Behenyl Dimethicone safe?
It is a routine silicone emollient and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. It is generally considered well tolerated.
Sunscreens with Behenyl Dimethicone
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Body Shield Spf 50
76/100
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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Body Shield Bronze Spf 50
76/100