Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters

AKA “Hydrogenated Castor Oil Ester”

Carrier Oil

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Ingredient Facts

Hydrogenated castor oil behenyl esters

AKA: Hydrogenated Castor Oil Ester

Carrier Oil · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Plant Oil

Clean

Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters is the hydrogenation product of the esters formed by the reaction of castor oil and behenyl alcohol

Family

Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)

Plant Part

Seed

CAS #

736150-63-3

Form

Oil

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Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Stabilizes Emulsion

Conditions Hair

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Softens and detangles hair

Keeps product blended

Traditional Use

Castor oil has been used in traditional Indian and Middle Eastern medicine and cosmetics for millennia. This ingredient is a modern synthetic ester created in the 20th century by chemically combining hydrogenated castor oil with behenyl alcohol to create a stable emollient.