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What is tribehenin?
Tribehenin is a mixture of glycerin and behenic acid that helps prevent moisture loss and conditions skin/hair.
What is tribehenin used for?
Tribehenin is used as an emollient, a thickening or gelling agent, a compacting agent for pressed powders, and it improves the heat stability of emulsions.
Is tribehenin plant-derived or synthetic?
Tribehenin can be plant-derived (from coconut or palm oils) or synthetic.
Is tribehenin safe to use in cosmetics?
Yes, tribehenin has been deemed safe as a cosmetic ingredient.
What is the appearance of tribehenin in its raw form?
In its raw form, tribehenin is a cream-colored solid.
How does tribehenin work as an emollient?
Tribehenin works as an emollient by conditioning the skin and preventing moisture loss.
What types of skin care products is tribehenin used in?
Tribehenin is used in a wide range of skin care products, including makeup formulas, creams, and lotions.
What can tribehenin be used to change in other waxes?
Tribehenin can be used to change the characteristics of other waxes by reducing rigidity and crystallinity and softening their structure.
What is used to create tribehenin?
Glycerin and behenic acid are used to create tribehenin.
How does the safety profile of tribehenin rate?
The safety profile of tribehenin is considered low hazard, and it has been evaluated as safe to be used in cosmetics and personal care products.
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