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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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
An emulsifier that gives sticks and balms a creamier texture.
Category
Emulsifying
Type
Emulsifier

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Creates a creamier, more substantial texture and keeps products uniform. Improves glide and payoff in solid or semi-solid formats.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Found in solid deodorants, lip salves, and dense body moisturizers to add structure and minimize separation.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

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.

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.

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