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POTASSIUM BEHENATE.

Valuable / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Potassium Behenate is a multi-functional cleansing agent and surfactant utilized in skincare to maintain a clean skin surface. It effectively reduces the surface tension of formulations, promoting even product distribution and acting as an emulsifier to blend oil and water components.

Summary

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifier Foaming Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a surfactant, Potassium Behenate actively lowers the surface tension of liquids, facilitating the removal of impurities and promoting foam generation for effective cleansing. It also stabilizes emulsions by creating a bridge between immiscible oil and water phases, ensuring uniform product consistency.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Conflicts

  • strong oxidants

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has determined Potassium Behenate is safe for cosmetic use when formulated to prevent irritation. While EWG Skin Deep rates its risks for cancer, allergies, and reproductive toxicity as low, careful formulation is crucial due to its potential for irritation, especially at higher concentrations.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
No Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Medium
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Potassium Behenate is a valuable surfactant and cleansing agent, well-suited for oily and normal skin types, but demands precise formulation to mitigate its moderate irritancy potential for sensitive or dry complexions.

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