Cetyl Alcohol
- INCI:
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Also known as:
- 1-Hexadecanol · Palmityl alcohol
Fatty alcohol widely used as a co-emulsifier and consistency agent in cosmetic emulsions. It provides body, stability, and a soft emollient feel to creams, lotions, and hair conditioners.
Functions
Typical applications
- Creams and lotions
- Hair conditioners
- O/W emulsions
- Balms
Specialties
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