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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-6 BEHENATE

84

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

EMULSION STABILISING

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

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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