Cetyl stearyl alcohol also known as Cetearyl Alcohol is a multi-purpose, vegetable-derived blend of cetyl and stearyl fatty alcohol that is commonly used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in skincare formulations. It comes in a waxy, white solid substance that can be melted for various purposes.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the oil and water from separating, thus allowing them to mix whilst as a thickener, it helps to change the viscosity, add shape, and increase a product’s foaming capacity such as in lotions and shampoos.
It is a conditioner that helps to soften skin and hair and is a valuable addition to moisturisers, shampoo, conditioner, including the bars and facial cleansers.
It is used as an emulsifier, emollient, stabilizer, texture enhancer, and carrying agent in many cosmetic and personal care products.
This product is 100% natural (vegetable derived) and contains no synthetics of any kind!
Often confused as an "alcohol" (usually referring to ethyl or rubbing alcohol, both of which are often very drying to the skin), it is in fact, quite the opposite! Cetearyl Alcohol is well known to condition and soften hair and skin, so is also often added to products to increase its moisturizing properties.
Commonly used in products such as skin lotions, moisturizers & creams, sunscreens, shampoos & conditioners, hair removal creams, hair mousse, hair dyes, mascara, and many more!
Ingredients: Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 67762-27-0