Ingredient glossary
Cetyl Alcohol
INCI: Cetyl Alcohol
Solid and proven
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What it does
- softening
- texture
strong evidenceLong history of safe use as a conditioning fatty alcohol that improves texture and cushion in creams.
On a label: usually effective at 1-5%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- dry
- normal
Approach with care
- rare allergy
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- fatty acids
- emulsifiers
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