Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters
What Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters is & what it does
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters is a wax-like ester made by reacting hydrogenated castor oil with behenyl alcohol, a long-chain fatty alcohol. It is used as an emollient, thickener, and texture-stabilizing agent, giving products a richer body and a smooth skin feel. It has no UV-filtering role. It is commonly found in balms, sticks, and creams where structure and a velvety finish are wanted.
What is Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters?
It is a wax-like ester made by reacting hydrogenated castor oil with behenyl alcohol, a long-chain fatty alcohol. It is used to give products body and a smooth feel.
What does Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters do in a formula?
It works as an emollient, thickener, and texture-stabilizing agent, common in balms, sticks, and creams where structure and a velvety finish are wanted. It has no UV-filtering role.
Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters safe?
These castor-derived esters are generally considered safe and well tolerated in cosmetics. No specific concerns are flagged for it in our catalog.
Sunscreens with Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Beviro Protector Balm SPF 30 Minty Sage
77/100
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Marilou Stick Solaire Minéral SPF 50+ Zéro Déchet
72/100