Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, plasticiser, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate
What does it do?
Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Plasticiser
adds flexibility to film-forming polymers, e.g. in nail polish or mascara
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate?
Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate
Is Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate do in cosmetic products?
Behenyl Polyhydroxystearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, plasticiser, skin conditioning - emollient.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 12/10/2020