Ingredient
POLYGLYCERYL-6 BEHENATE
Substance information
This ingredient contains polymerised glycerin (as alcoholic component). The number behind "polyglyceryl-" refers to the average number of glycerin units. Behenates are esters or salts of behenic acid (n-docosanoic acid).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
EMULSION STABILISING
Supports emulsion formation and improves product stability
Origin
plant/synthetic (Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.