What is Compritol?

Introduction: Compritol® 888 ATO is a lipid excipient that is generally used in cosmetic industry as a surfactant, emulsifying agent and viscosity-inducing agent in emulsions or creams. Based on its chemical composition, Compritol 888 ATO is a blend of different esters of behenic acid with glycerol.

Is glyceryl behenate safe for skin?

Glyceryl Behenate may be plant-derived or synthetic. It has been deemed safe for use in cosmetics.

What is glyceryl behenate made from?

Glyceryl behenate is a saturated fatty acid (C22H43O2), a mixture of glyceryl esters of behenic acid made from glycerin and behenic acid). The mixture contains predominately glyceryl dibehenate. Glyceryl behenate is used in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient in tablets and capsules and as a lubricant.

Is glyceryl behenate vegan?

Glyceryl Behenate comes from animal fats and is used as a non-comedogenic. Talc is a mineral that has many functions. It absorbs moisture, prevents caking and improves the feel of the product.

What is glyceryl behenate used for?

Glyceryl behenate is a fat used in cosmetics, foods, and oral pharmaceutical formulations. In cosmetics, it is mainly used as a viscosity-increasing agent in emulsions.

Is glyceryl laurate safe for hair?

We use glyceryl laurate as a viscosity stabilizer. The Cosmetics Ingredient Review has deemed the ingredient safe for use in cosmetics. Whole Foods has deemed the ingredient acceptable in its body care quality standards.

Does glycerol cause diarrhea?

Glycerol seems to be safe for most adults. When taken by mouth, glycerol can cause side effects including headaches, dizziness, bloating, nausea, vomiting, thirst, and diarrhea.

Is limonene vegan?

Limonene occurs naturally in citrus foods like lemons, limes, and oranges. A vegan dietitian reviewed this note on limonene for Fig.

What is the function of crospovidone?

It is medically used for the treatment of some intestinal disorders as solubilizing excipients to improve the bioavailability of drugs (such as steroids) and as germicides in wound treatment. It is also commonly used as a clarifier in alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.

Is crospovidone natural?

It is considered a synthetic povidone analog. Chemically, crospovidone is an inert and insoluble white to light yellow free-flowing powder. It has hygroscopic, or water-attracting properties with excellent swelling characteristics.