Emollient ingredient
Behenic Acid
INCI: BEHENIC ACID
A 22-carbon saturated long-chain fatty acid. Forms the free acid component paired with bases to create soap-like emulsifiers in luxury creams and serums. Found naturally in small amounts in rapeseed and peanut oil.
Also known as: docosanoic acid
emollientthickeneremulsifier
Benefits
- ✓Provides rich, creamy emollient texture
- ✓Helps stabilise emulsions
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Behenyl Alcohol+ Potassium Hydroxide
