Description Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol derived from natural oils that acts as an emollient, thickener, and stabilizer in skincare and haircare products. It’s basically a waxy mixture of Cetyl and Stearyl alcohol, usually derived from coconut oil or palm oil. This waxy ingredient helps soften the skin, thicken creams/ lotions, and helps blend oil with water in lotions and conditioners. Chemical composition: A mixture of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. INCI Name: Cetearyl Alcohol Other Names: Ceto Stearyl Alcohol, CetoStearyl Alcohol, Cetyl/ Stearyl Alcohol. Ingredient Function: Emollient, thickener, co-emulsifier, and stabilizer. Derived From: Naturally derived from Palm oil and coconut oil Cetearyl Alcohol is also synthetically mass-produced in labs from a combination of Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol. Appearance: White to off-white waxy solid. Solubility: Oil-Soluble Usage Rate: 0.5% to 10%, up to 25%. Applications/ Uses: Cetearyl Alcohol is used as an emollient in personal care products , including lotions, creams, body washes, shampoos, and conditioners.
