Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol commonly used in cosmetic and personal care formulations as an emollient, thickener, and co-emulsifier. Despite its name, it is not a drying alcohol but a skin-friendly ingredient typically derived from vegetable sources such as coconut or palm oil.

In formulations, Cetyl Alcohol helps to improve texture and viscosity, giving products a smooth, creamy consistency. It also enhances stability when used alongside emulsifiers, helping to create more uniform and long-lasting formulations.

Known for the light, silky feel it imparts, Cetyl Alcohol leaves the skin feeling soft and conditioned without heaviness, making it a popular choice in both skincare and hair care products.

Key Benefits:

• Softens and smooths the skin (emollient)

• Helps thicken and stabilise formulations

• Improves texture and consistency

• Enhances emulsion stability when used with emulsifiers

• Provides a light, silky skin feel

Applications:
Creams, lotions, conditioners, hair masks, body butters, and other emulsion-based formulations.