Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate

Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIPENTAERYTHRITYL TETRABEHENATE/POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE
FunctionHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Lip Moisturizers 75%Lip Masks 25%

Frequently asked

What does Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate do in skincare?
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially lip moisturizers (75% of its uses).

Manufacturers with experience using Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate

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