Cetearyl Behenate
What Cetearyl Behenate is & what it does
Cetearyl Behenate is a wax ester made from cetearyl alcohol and behenic acid. It works as an emollient, thickener, and texture agent, raising the melting point and body of a formula so creams and sticks hold their shape. It is generally used to give a firm yet smooth feel to anhydrous and emulsion products. No specific concerns are listed for it here.
What is Cetearyl Behenate?
It is a wax ester made from cetearyl alcohol and behenic acid. It is used as an emollient and thickener in creams and sticks.
What does Cetearyl Behenate do in a formula?
It raises the melting point and body of a formula so products hold their shape, while keeping a smooth feel.
Is Cetearyl Behenate safe?
It is generally considered a well-tolerated emollient wax ester used in cosmetics. No specific concerns are listed for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Cetearyl Behenate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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H-E-B Solutions Sunscreen SPF 55
66/100
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up&up
up and up Kid's Sport Sunscreen Stick - SPF 55
65/100
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Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Stick Spf 55
58/100