The ingredient, explained
Cetyl Behenate
Research examined CETYL BEHENATE under the stated study conditions.
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What it is and what it does
Cetyl Behenate
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
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A closer look
What the research shows
Laboratory and human research
A lamellar lipid blend improved dry-skin measures relative to a mineral-oil vehicle; water-vapour testing favored the blend over single components.
What this does not tell us
Cetyl alcohol, isostearyl isostearate, potassium cetyl phosphate and behenic acid are co-components. Sample and duration are not specified in the abstract; no isolated cetyl-behenate clinical efficacy is established.
Sources for this summary. PubMed 22882126 ↗
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
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Read the 1 selected study
Laboratory and human research
The effect of an amphiphilic self-assembled lipid lamellar phase on the relief of dry skin. ↗
International journal of cosmetic science · 2012
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Names and identifiers
Registry identity
Cetyl Behenate
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- CETYL BEHENATE
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026