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Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-6 tetrabehenate
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Tetraester of hexaglycerol and behenic acid
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier derived from polyglycerin and behenic acid (a long-chain fatty acid). Used in cosmetics for stable emulsification in creams and conditioning products.