glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate
glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate is commonly used as a skin-conditioning agent, emulsifier, or stabilizer. It is evaluated as safe under typical cosmetic formulation guidelines (max concentration limits apply).
- MicroplasticsNot flagged
- SugarsNot flagged
- Seed OilsNot flagged
- Skin
- FDAApproved for cosmetic formulations
- EFSACompliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation Annexes
PubMed References
Safety Assessment of glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate as Used in Cosmetics(2021)
PubMed (PMID 35000000)→Last reviewed: May 2026
FAQ
Is glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate bad for you?
glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate is commonly used as a skin-conditioning agent, emulsifier, or stabilizer. It is evaluated as safe under typical cosmetic formulation guidelines (max concentration limits apply).
What does glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate do to your body?
glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate primarily affects: Skin.
How often is it safe to consume glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate?
Daily: Safe for daily use. Weekly: Safe for weekly use. Monthly: Safe for monthly use.
What products contain glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate?
glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate is commonly found in cosmetic products. Use the Zeral app to scan any product and instantly see if it contains glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate.
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