Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters
AKA: Hydrogenated Castor Oil Ester
Plant-Derived
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters is the hydrogenation product of the esters formed by the reaction of castor oil and behenyl alcohol
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
736150-63-3
Form
Oil
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Conditions Hair
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens and detangles hair
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
Castor oil has been used in traditional Indian and Middle Eastern medicine and cosmetics for millennia. This ingredient is a modern synthetic ester created in the 20th century by chemically combining hydrogenated castor oil with behenyl alcohol to create a stable emollient.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR