Cetearyl Alcohol
What is Cetearyl Alcohol?
Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol, a combination of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, which occur naturally in plants and animals. These fatty alcohols are commonly derived from vegetable oils such as coconut, corn, or soybean oil. The properties of Cetearyl Alcohol are completely different from those of low molecular weight or drying alcohols, such as denatured alcohol.
What is Cetearyl Alcohol used for?
It is a very common ingredient used for its emollient properties, but also as a stabilizer for oil and water mixtures (emulsions). It does not dry out or irritate the skin at all.
