Cetearyl Alcohol
- Your Cosmetic Chemist
- Apr 22, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 17
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 foam boosting properties.
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