INCI Cetyl Alcohol WHAT DOES IT DO AND WHY DO WE USE IT? Cetyl Alcohol is a versatile fatty alcohol used primarily as an emulsion thickener and opacifier. It enhances the viscosity, body, texture, and skin feel of lotions and creams, providing a velvety touch. This ingredient is beneficial for its emollient properties, as it absorbs into the epidermis to soften and lubricate the skin. It’s also used to increase the melting point of anhydrous body butters, scrubs, lotion bars,

INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol USAGE RATE: 0.5 - 10% MELTING POINT: 54c SOLUBLE: Oil APPEARANCE: White waxy flakes USES: Co emulsifier or thickener in cosmetic formulations. FACT: Cetearyl Alcohol is composed of fatty acids, stearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol. Its a non-gelling thickener, viscosity and consistency enhancer in formulations. Works also in water-free products like lipsticks. Acts as co-emulsifier at concentrations under 2%. Has emollient, moisturizing, and

INCI: Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax APPEARANCE: Off white ( yellowish ) pellets SOLUBILITY: Oil MELTING POINT: 63 - 73c USAGE RATE: It is suggested to start using Cera Bellina wax at 10 - 15 of the oil phase of a formulation, however can be used up to 30% depending on what it is that you are making. FACT: Cera Bellina wax creates smooth oily gels which makes it a unique wax. Cera Bellina is a hydrophilic derivative of natural beeswax therefore is not vegan friendly. Cer

INCI: Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax APPEARANCE: Yellow waxy flakes MELTING POINT: 80 - 86c SOLUBILITY: Oil USAGE RATE: 0.5 - 30% FACT: Due to carnauba waxes high melting point it is often used to harden otherwise soft lip balms and lotion bars. It is commonly used in formulations where hardening or gloss are required. This is a great choice for a vegan product formulation. Carnauba is a harder wax than beeswax. It is used in a variety of cosmetics such as