Snapshot
- Overview
- An emulsifier that gives sticks and balms a creamier texture.
- Category
- Emulsifying
- Type
- Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate is an oil-dispersible polyglyceryl ester of behenic acid. It's used as a co-emulsifier and structuring agent to stabilize emulsions, thicken oil phases, and improve payoff in sticks, balms, and rich creams.
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Our take
Is Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate a Good Ingredient?
It's rated Good: it reliably stabilizes and structures formulas as a co-emulsifier, but it has limited primary emulsifying strength and no direct skin-care actives, so evidence for additional benefits stays modest. Irritation is uncommon, and it performs consistently in sticks and balms.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Creates a creamier, more substantial texture and keeps products uniform. Improves glide and payoff in solid or semi-solid formats.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Found in solid deodorants, lip salves, and dense body moisturizers to add structure and minimize separation.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally low irritation potential and suitable for most skin types. Heavier, waxy formats using this ingredient may feel occlusive to some users. No widely recognized regulatory restrictions for cosmetic use.
Products with Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
