Description
Cetyl alcohol is one of the most common ingredients found in cosmetic, skin care, and hair care products. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol used in a number of cosmetics and skincare products as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and surfactant. It is a white and waxy ingredient that acts as a thickening agent in products. Cetyl alcohol also binds the ingredients together and prevents them from separating. Apart from this, Cetyl alcohol has moisturizing properties and is non-comedogenic, that is, it does not clog pores.
Recommended Usage – 3–10%
Solubility – Oil soluble
Shelf life :- The shelf life of cetyl alcohol should be at least two years
How to use it in formulation?
In heated oil phases of formulations, Cetyl Alcohol must be included. If the Cetyl Alcohol concentration is higher, the final result will be thicker.
PRODUCT TYPE & FUNCTION
When added to this kind of formulation…
Shampoo/Conditioner
EFFECTS
Cetyl Alcohol works as a…
- Moisturizer
- Opacifier
- Softener
It helps to…
- Hydrate hair to protect against dryness
- Prevent frizz
- Boost the formulation’s foaming capacity
- Enhance the conditioning agent’s adherence to hair
- Make products opaque in appearance
- Reduce tangling
- Increase viscosity
The recommended maximum dosage is… 6%
When added to this kind of formulation…
Makeup
Cetyl Alcohol works as a…
- Opacifier
- Softener
- Emollient
It helps to…
- Soften skin
- Balance and sustain the skin’s moisture levels without leaving a greasy residue
- Keep makeup on the skin, rather than allowing it to fall off
The recommended maximum dosage is… 0.5-10%.
When added to this kind of formulation…
Moisturizer
Face Wash
Face Mask/Peel
Body Wash/Gel
Cetyl Alcohol works as a…
- Opacifier
- Thickener
- Co-emulsifier Emollient
- Softener
- Moisturizer
It helps to…
- Co-emulsify in order to thicken formulations, which contributes a creamier texture
- Enhance the foaming capacity of non-aqueous liquids, such as lotions
- Increase viscosity
- Soothe skin
- Create an oily layer on the skin’s surface, which helps it retain water
- Stabilize foaming properties in surfactants
- Hydrate and soften the skin to reduce irritation, cracking, and peeling
- Thicken the consistency of gels
The recommended maximum dosage are…
Body Lotion: 3%
Face Cream: 6%
Face Wash: 6%
Face Mask: 6%
Body Wash: 6%
Work well with other ingredients
Works well with most other emulsifiers.
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