Ingredient
C20-40 ALKYL BEHENATE
Substance information
"Alkyl" describes a mixture of alkanols. Alkanols are alcohols which are derived from saturated hydrocarbons. The preceding numbers "C x-y" specify the range of the alkyl (hydrocarbon) chain lengths. Behenates are esters or salts of behenic acid (n-docosanoic acid).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintains the skin in good condition
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Softens and smoothens the skin
Origin
synthetic/plant
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.