Emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-6 BEHENATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A PEG-free polyglycerol behenate emulsifier — mild, plant-derived, and well tolerated. Common in sensitive-skin formulas with no documented safety concerns.
Function
Skin benefits
- PEG-free non-ionic emulsifier
- Mild and well-tolerated
- Suitable for sensitive-skin formulas
- Plant-derived
Known concerns
- Rare individual reactivity at high %
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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