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Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol
This letter is an internal editorial classification of the ingredient, not a clinical evidence rating. It does not certify safety, suitability for your skin or the SPF of a finished product.
emulsifierComedogenic: 2/5
A fatty alcohol (not a drying alcohol) used as an emulsifier and thickener. Gives products a creamy, luxurious texture. Found in most moisturisers and conditioners.
Benefits
Emollient, thickener, smooth texture, stabilises formulas
Risks & concerns
Mildly comedogenic for some (rating 2/5). Can exacerbate fungal acne.
Best for
Dry skinNormal skin
Technical details
- INCI name
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- CAS Number
- 67762-27-0
- Category
- emulsifier
- Comedogenic rating
- 2/5
- Also known as
- cetostearyl alcohol, c16-18 alcohol