Glyceryl Dibehenate

Glyceryl dibehenate is a waxy diester of glycerin and behenic acid used as an oil-soluble emollient and structuring agent. It's selected to add cushion, viscosity, and payoff while improving stick integrity in balms and creamy formulas.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A waxy emollient that gives skin a plush, moisturized finish.
Category
Skin Conditioning, Barrier Support
Type
Emollient

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

Low

Skin Benefits

Provides a plush, velvet-like finish that softens rough patches and helps reduce the feeling of dryness. Contributes to a long-lasting, comfortable wear on skin and lips.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Often included in lip balms, anhydrous sticks, and rich creams to deliver smooth glide and cohesive texture. Also used in solid moisturizers and ointment-style formulas for a dense, cushioned feel.

Comedogenic Rating

Glyceryl Dibehenate has a comedogenic rating of 1. It has a very low likelihood of clogging pores.

Safety

Generally well tolerated with a low likelihood of irritation; patch testing is sensible for sensitive skin. No known specific regulatory restrictions in cosmetics at typical use levels.

Is Glyceryl Dibehenate a Good Ingredient?

It's Good because it consistently delivers reliable structure and a cushioned emollient finish, improving texture and wear without volatility. It's a stable fatty diester that performs predictably in balms and creams, but the benefit stays sensory rather than active, which is why it doesn't reach a higher tier.

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