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Glyceryl Behenate
Glyceryl Behenate · TribeheninBarrier
A wax-like texture ingredient — gives sticks and balms their structure and adds a smooth, softening feel.
What it does
Glyceryl behenate and its relative tribehenin are waxy ingredients made from behenic acid. They thicken and firm the oils in a product, give sticks and balms structure, soften skin, and can help oil and water stay mixed.
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