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Cetearyl alcohol is a blend of fatty alcohols used in cosmetic products to thicken, stabilize, and improve texture. It helps create smooth, creamy lotions and conditioners while adding a soft, conditioning feel to skin and hair.
Unlike drying alcohols, cetearyl alcohol is non-volatile and non-drying, and is widely accepted under clean beauty standards due to its low irritation potential and strong safety profile.
Cetearyl alcohol is a cosmetic-grade blend of fatty alcohols, primarily cetyl alcohol (C16) and stearyl alcohol (C18), used to improve structure, stability, and sensory performance in skin care and personal care formulations. It is a white, waxy solid derived from plant-based renewable sources or equivalent synthetic processes and is not a drying alcohol.
INCI Name: Cetearyl Alcohol
Composition: Blend of cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) alcohols
Appearance: White flakes or pellets; waxy solid
Melting Range: Approximately 48–56 °C (118–133 °F) (grade dependent)
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and fatty phases
The blended chain lengths provide a balanced melt profile that contributes both structure and flexibility in emulsions.
Cetearyl alcohol is multifunctional and commonly used to:
Thicken and structure creams and lotions
Stabilize emulsions, improving long-term product integrity
Enhance texture and slip, creating a smooth, creamy skin feel
Condition skin and hair, improving softness and manageability
It is widely used in moisturizers, lotions, conditioners, masks, sunscreens, and cleansing creams.
Use levels vary by formulation goal:
1–3% for light thickening and stabilization
3–6% for standard creams and lotions
6–10% for rich, highly structured emulsions and hair treatments
Cetearyl alcohol is often paired with emulsifiers to optimize stability and sensory performance.
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): Determined safe for use as intended
Environmental Working Group (EWG): Score 1 (Low Hazard)
GRAS Status: Not applicable (GRAS applies to food ingredients, not cosmetics)
Skin Compatibility: Non-drying, low irritation potential, and well tolerated
Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable in cosmetic applications
Cetearyl alcohol is widely accepted under major retailer clean standards because it:
Is a fatty alcohol, not a volatile or denatured alcohol
Has a long history of safe cosmetic use
Is available in plant-derived, vegan-friendly grades
Supports product stability and consumer safety
Is compatible with silicone-free, PEG-free, and sulfate-free formulations (grade dependent)
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