Beheneth-25

Beheneth-25 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 63 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameBEHENETH-25
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number26636-40-8
Prevalence63 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Sunscreens 27%General Moisturizers 15.9%Day Moisturizers 9.5%Serums 9.5%Eye Moisturizers 7.9%Conditioners 4.8%

Frequently asked

What does Beheneth-25 do in skincare?
Beheneth-25 functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Beheneth-25 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Beheneth-25?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (27% of its uses).

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