Cetyl Alcohol

WHAT IS CETYL ALCOHOL?

It is common for Cetyl Alcohol to be wrongly understood as the type of alcohol that has drying effects on the skin, such as rubbing alcohol; however, on the contrary, Cetyl Alcohol is skin-friendly with hydrating, conditioning, and softening properties that benefit both skin and hair.

It is an alcohol that is derived from a fat, such as a vegetable oil like Coconut Oil or Palm Oil; hence it is also called Palmityl Alcohol.

Not to be mistaken for Ethyl Alcohol – the main ingredient in alcoholic beverages – Cetyl Alcohol receives its name from the Latin word cetus, meaning “whale oil,” as this was the substance from which Cetyl Alcohol was first obtained.

Cetyl Alcohol Raw Material is available in the form of unscented pellets that, at room temperature, are waxy in texture and white in color.

HOW DOES CETYL ALCOHOL WORK?
When Cetyl Alcohol is added to natural cosmetic preparations, it functions as an agent that helps homogenize components that naturally separate (emulsifier), as a soothing lubricant (emollient), as a thickener, as an opacifier, and as a carrier for other ingredients in a formula. These stabilizing properties ensure that the oils and water remain combined, thus promoting an ideal, smooth texture that ultimately gives the final product an easy glide on the skin or hair.

BENEFITS OF CETYL ALCOHOL

Product – Shampoo/Conditioner

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%

Product – 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%

Products: Moisturizer, Face Wash, Face Mask/Peel and 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 is :

Body Lotion: 3%

Face Cream: 6%

Face Wash: 6%

Face Mask: 6%

Body Wash: 6%