Behenyl Behenate
A wax ester formed from behenyl alcohol and behenic acid, used as an emollient and consistency-builder in balms and creams; distinct from behenyl alcohol.
Benefits
- ✓Wax ester that softens skin and adds body to balms and creams
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
A wax ester formed from behenyl alcohol and behenic acid, used as an emollient and consistency-builder in balms and creams; distinct from behenyl alcohol. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for wax ester that softens skin and adds body to balms and creams.
Skin type guide
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
How to use it
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.