Behenyl Olivate
What Behenyl Olivate is & what it does
Behenyl Olivate is an ester formed from behenyl alcohol and fatty acids derived from olive oil. It works as an emollient and co-emulsifier, helping to soften skin and stabilize oil-in-water systems while contributing a smooth, cushiony texture. It has no flagged concerns here and is used in a small number of products.
What is Behenyl Olivate?
It is an ester made from behenyl alcohol and olive-derived fatty acids. It works as an emollient and co-emulsifier in skincare formulas.
What does Behenyl Olivate do in skincare?
It softens and smooths skin and helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions, giving a cushiony, conditioned feel. It is not a UV filter.
Is Behenyl Olivate safe?
It is generally considered safe and skin-friendly at the levels used in cosmetics, with no specific concerns flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Behenyl Olivate
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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MDSolarSciences Mineral Kidstick SPF 40
77/100
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MDSolarSciences Solar Stick SPF 40
77/100
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MDSolarSciences Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 40
77/100
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Bass Pro Shops Mineral Sun Stick Sunscreen Broad Spec SPF 40
77/100