Cetearyl Alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol, or Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol is a vegetable derived product that is a mixture of fatty alcohols, consisting of Cetyl and Stearyl Alcohol.

It is used as an emulsifier, emollient, stabilizer, texture enhancer, and carrying agent in many cosmetic and personal care products.

As an emulsifier, it helps to prevent product ingredients from separating (oil and liquid). It also adds viscosity (thickness) to the product, and increases the product’s ability to foam.

Cetearyl Alcohol can be derived naturally, or made synthetically - AWO's Cetearyl Alcohol is 100% natural (vegetable derived) and contains no synthetics of any kind!

Often confused as an "alcohol" (usually referring to ethyl or rubbing alcohol, both of which are often very drying to the skin), it is in fact, quite the opposite! Cetearyl Alcohol is well known to condition and soften hair and skin, so is also often added to products to increase its moisturizing properties.

Commonly used in products such as skin lotions, moisturizers & creams, sunscreens, shampoos & conditioners, hair removal creams, hair mousse, hair dyes, mascara, and many more!

Other Names: Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol, Ceto-Stearyl Alcohol
Ingredients: Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 67762-27-0
Appearance: White Pastilles/Pellets