Snapshot
- Overview
- An emulsifier that keeps lotions and creams smooth and stable.
- Category
- Emulsifying
- Type
- Emulsifier
Potassium Behenate
Potassium Behenate is a behenic acid derivative in which the fatty acid takes the form of a potassium salt. It's used in emulsions to strengthen stability, improve glide, and keep texture smooth and uniform in creams, lotions, and sticks.
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Our take
Is Potassium Behenate a Good Ingredient?
Rated Good because it reliably stabilizes emulsions and improves slip, supporting consistent texture in formulas. It is an inert fatty-acid salt with a long record of cosmetic use.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Improves formula uniformity and gives products a cushioned, easy glide during application. Helps keep mixed oil-and-water systems from separating over time.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in creams, lotions, and stick formats like balms or deodorants where a consistent spread is desired.
Before you use it
Safety
Low irritation potential and unlikely to clog pores; sensitivities are rare. Suitable for both leave-on and rinse-off products.
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