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Appearance: Small white beads or pellets; it’s easy to confuse with other white pellets like emulsifying wax
What is Cetyl Alcohol used for?
Cetyl alcohol is found in numerous cosmetic and skin care products – moisturizers, makeup, shampoos, soap, etc. This is owing to the variety of benefits offered:
For Skin, Cetyl alcohol acts as a moisturizing agent and an opacifier. It makes the skin hydrated and soft without clogging the pores or causing acne. Cetyl alcohol is good for the skin and is used in a range of products
For Hair, it acts as a thickening agent and allows hair care products to be applied easily on the shafts without the product being too flowy. Moreover, it is an emollient that keeps the ingredient from separating in a formulation
In Cosmetics, since it is a waxy ingredient, it greatly enhances the texture of cosmetic products and improves the spreadability of the formulations. In products like lipsticks, Cetyl alcohol is the ingredient that helps the color adhere to the lips
Origin
Cetyl alcohol is a natural ingredient that is extracted from vegetable, coconut, or palm oil. It was first discovered by a French chemist – Michael Chevreul – in 1817. He obtained this thick and waxy ingredient from sperm whale oil but today Cetyl alcohol is mainly produced by many other natural sources.
What does Cetyl Alcohol do in a formulation?
Emollient
Moisturising
Opacifying
Viscosity controlling
Safety Profile of Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl alcohol is largely safe for use in cosmetic and skin care products. However, some people might experience allergies such as inflamed or red skin. Therefore, a patch test is recommended prior to full usage. Cetyl alcohol is safe for pregnant women too.
Cetyl Alcohol Alternatives
Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol Technical profile
Solubility Insoluble in water
Recommended Usage Rate
1-30% (lower amounts are typically for emulsions, higher amounts are typically for anhydrous products)
Please Note:- This product is Non – Returnable
What’s in the box
1 x NBT Naturals – Cetyl Alcohol (Emulsifier For Skin Care DIY)
