Cetearyl Alcohol Wax

Cetearyl Alcohol Beads

INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol is actually a blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohol which are both naturally derived from mixed vegetable sources. Uses: Cetearyl Alcohol is an emulsion stabiliser, structurising agent and emollient (for soft, melting texture if used at correct levels - too much will make the product very waxy). Oil soluble - heat and melt in the oil phase, melting point 48ºC -56ºC. In an emulsion Cetearyl Alcohol is generally used at around 0.5% to help improve the structure and stability of the oil phase while giving a good skin feel. It can also be used up to 15% in a hair conditioner formula to give slip and increase viscosity.