Cetyl alcohol is a naturally-derived fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient, co-emulsifier and thickener in cosmetic formulation. Derived from palmitic acid and vegetable triglycerides, cetyl alcohol enhances the viscosity of formulas, creating richer and more decadent products with a soft and smooth finish.
Cetyl alcohol has a wide range of uses, making it a great functional ingredient to include in your formulations. It not only stabilises emulsions, but it adds body and texture that helps moisturisers with lower percentages of oil to still feel luxurious. In anhydrous products, it can significantly reduce tackiness and heaviness that can often be associated with oil-based moisturisers.Cetyl alcohol can come in the form of flakes or pellets depending on supplier availability.
INCI NAME: Cetyl Alcohol
APPLICATION: A fatty alcohol we use as a thickener in lotions, salves, body butters, and more. Creams, Lotions, Body Butters, Bars and Conditioners. Personal care, Hair Care and cosmetics.
BENEFITS
Emollient Benefits which help to soften and condition the skin, leaving it feeling smooth and hydrated.
Texture Enhancement in formulations can improve the texture and consistency of creams, lotions, and other products, providing a luxurious and velvety feel.
This ingredient acts as a thickening agent, adding body and viscosity to your formulations, making it easier to work with and enhancing their overall performance.
Cetyl Alcohol C16 helps stabilize formulations, preventing them from separating or becoming too runny, ensuring a consistent and appealing product.
FORMULATION GUIDE
Cetyl Alcohol must be added to formulations in their heated oil phases. The higher the concentration of Cetyl Alcohol, the thicker the end product will be.
For emulsions, a small amount of cetyl alcohol will enhance viscosity and create a more stable formula. When used in conjunction with an emulsifying wax, cetyl alcohol creates a creamier texture whilst still keeping products light.
As an emollient, cetyl alcohol can be added to anhydrous and emulsified products in lieu of or in combination with butters to minimise heaviness and create a softer moisturiser.
Usage: 1-30% (lower amount for emulsions, higher amount for anhydrous products).
Legal Disclaimer:
By purchasing this product, you are acknowledging that you know how to use it, you are accepting all responsibility for its use, and you are agreeing to hold the seller harmless for any ill effects which may result from proper or improper use. Do not directly apply onto your skin. This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate. Always perform a skin patch test of your finished product prior to use.
Safety Information:
WARNING: For external use only, please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally and Wear gloves when handling. Avoid contact with eyes – for your safety use eye protection googles. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat.
KINDLY NOTE THIS PRODUCT IS NON-RETURNABLE
