- INCI Name:Stearyl Behenate
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin
- Functions:Viscosity Modifier, Emollient
- Labeling Claims:Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Benefit Claims:Luxurious Skin-Feel, Emolliency, Low-Irritation, Soft Feel
- Synonyms:Behenic acid stearyl ester, Octadecyl behenate, Purester 40, Stearyl behenate, Stearyl docosanoate
Dermowax SB is a solid wax with a melting point in the range of 58–62ºC. This product leaves a soft, rich, luxurious feel on the skin, enhances emolliency and builds more body in creams and lotions. Because of its high molecular weight, it should have low irritation characteristics. It is suitable for use in skin care, color cosmetics, and hair care products.