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Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate

What Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate is & what it does

Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate is a glyceryl ester made by combining glycerin with behenic, isostearic, and eicosanedioic acids, used in cosmetic formulas as an emollient and texture agent. In skincare and sunscreen products it helps build a smooth, stable texture and can act as a thickener or structuring agent. A notable property is that its long-chain fatty acid components give it a waxy, structuring quality useful in balms and sticks.

What does Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate do in skincare?

This ingredient is a glyceryl ester that works as an emollient and texture agent in skincare and sunscreen formulas. It helps build a smooth, stable texture and can act as a thickener or structuring agent. Its long-chain fatty acid components give it a waxy quality useful in balms and sticks.

Is Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate safe?

Glyceryl esters like this one are widely used in cosmetics and are generally considered safe at the levels used in formulas. It functions as a texture and emollient ingredient rather than an active. Patch testing is reasonable if your skin reacts easily.

Is Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate vegan?

The glycerin and fatty acids in this ester can come from plant or animal sources, so its vegan status depends on the supplier. If vegan sourcing matters to you, look for a brand that confirms ingredient origins. The finished product's vegan claim is the most reliable guide.

Sunscreens with Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate

We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:

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