INCI · surfactant · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Behenic Acid
Behenic Acid (INCI: Behenic Acid; IUPAC: Docosanoic Acid; CAS #: 112-85-6) is a long-chain saturated fatty acid. According to CosIng, its official functions include cleansing, emulsifying, opacifying, and surfactant activity. It is commonly found in facial cleansers, cold creams, and other rinse-off and leave-on formulations.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
0/5Category
surfactant● Benefits
Behenic Acid functions primarily as a surfactant/cleansing and emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulations. It also contributes opacifying properties, giving products a creamy or pearlescent appearance.
emulsifyingcleansingopacifying
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