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Ingredient Directory
Low Concern

Behenic Acid

Safety Flags
Safety Notes

This ingredient helps create a desirable product texture and can provide moisturizing and soothing benefits, making skin feel soft and smooth, and is generally well-tolerated. [2, 4, 6]

Function & Common Use

Function

Thickener, Emollient

Category

Thickener, Emollient

Common In

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Origin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Behenic Acid safe to use in skincare?

Behenic Acid has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. This ingredient helps create a desirable product texture and can provide moisturizing and soothing benefits, making skin feel soft and smooth, and is generally well-tolerated. [2, 4, 6]

Is Behenic Acid allowed in India?

Behenic Acid is currently classified as "not specified" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Behenic Acid used for in cosmetics?

Behenic Acid functions as: Thickener, Emollient. It is commonly found in: various cosmetic formulations.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Not specified
EU
Not specified
US FDA
Not specified
Korea (MFDS)
Not specified

Identifiers

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