Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters
A fatty-alcohol emollient and emulsifier. It softens skin and stabilizes the cream. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
A functional emollient and emulsifier. Safe.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
How to read tiers A–F
- BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Behenyl/stearyl aminopropanediol esters (INCI: Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters) come from long-chain fatty alcohols. In creams they play a double role: an emollient that softens the skin and a co-emulsifier that helps keep the water and oil phases together, giving a creamy, stable finish. This is a functional texture and emulsion component, not an active. It improves feel and product stability without any direct action on wrinkles or pigmentation. Its contribution is real but structural. Fatty alcohols and their esters have no meaningful systemic absorption when applied topically, so use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is fine. Tolerance is good, with low irritation and allergy risk, suitable for sensitive skin. Comedogenicity is low (1), so on oily or acne-prone skin the risk is small, though very acne-reactive skin is worth watching.
Frequently asked questions
Is Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters safe during pregnancy?
Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters for?
Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters and what does it do in cosmetics?
A fatty-alcohol emollient and emulsifier.
Is Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 1/5 – very low comedogenicity. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters?
The INCI name is Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters.
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