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Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
A plant-derived non-ionic emulsifier used to build gentle, stable oil-in-water creams.
What it does
Polyglyceryl-6 behenate is a non-ionic emulsifier made from glycerin and behenic acid. It helps blend oil and water into a stable cream and contributes a smooth body, often as part of a plant-derived emulsifier system. It is a structural emulsifier rather than a skin active.
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