INCI Name
Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol is widely recognized for its exceptional emollient properties, making it a favoured ingredient in skincare essentials such as creams, lotions, and moisturizers.
Cetearyl Alcohol plays a crucial role in creating emulsions that are both stable and reliable, particularly in products like creams and lotions that encompass both water and oil components. This ensures a harmonious and well-blended end product.
Furthermore, it aids in enhancing the texture of hair, resulting in improved manageability, reduced frizz, and a luxuriously smooth touch.
Moreover, Cetearyl Alcohol significantly contributes to the longevity and stability of cosmetic products. By preventing ingredient separation and upholding the overall integrity of the formulation, it ensures a prolonged shelf life.
Lastly, Cetearyl Alcohol adds to the viscosity and thickness of formulations, granting a desirable consistency to products such as creams and body butter.
What does Cetearyl Alcohol do in a formulation?
Bulking
Skin conditioning
Smoothing
Surfactant
Viscosity controlling
This makes it a safe and non-toxic ingredient with little to no risk when applied. However, individuals with highly sensitive skin may experience rashes, so a patch test is recommended.
It is also worth noting that cetearyl alcohol is biodegradable and does not pose any known environmental hazards. Furthermore, its plant-based derivatives make it suitable for halal and vegan lifestyles.
Usage Rate
Cetostearyl alcohol is typically used in formulations at a concentration ranging from 1% to 25%, with lower amounts recommended for emulsions and higher amounts for anhydrous products.
pH 6.0
Solubility
Insoluble in water
To utilize this product, warm the cetearyl alcohol to a temperature range of 60 C to 70 C during the oil stage of your formulations. It is crucial to ensure that the Cetearyl alcohol is completely dissolved into the oil stage, using agitation if necessary, to minimize the possibility of graininess in the final formulation.
Kindly note this product is non-returnable for hygiene reasons.
What’s in the box
1 x NBT Naturals – Ceto Stearyl Alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol)
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