Cetearyl alcohol
Cetearyl alcohol is an aliphatic alcohol that is especially utilized in cosmetic and dermo-cosmetic formulations. It is obtained from renewable origin materials like coconut or palm oil. It improves the texture and smoothness of the products, thereby more preferable for application and distribution. Cetearyl alcohol is chemically different from the usual drying alcohols that cause skin irritation and instead functions as a skin conditioner.
BENIFITS :
Cetearyl alcohol is versatile and has uses in cosmetics due to act as an emollient. It relieves roughness of skin and forms a barrier that will retain the moisture. Cetearyl alcohol is also helpful in maintaining the skin moist, devoid of water loss and tender. Due to its gentleness, it is suitable for use by people with sensitive skin and does not cause skin dryness in formulations it is used in.
SKIN TYPES :
Cetearyl alcohol is for all skin types, appropriate for both dry and sensitive skin type. It is mainly applied in emulsifiers that deliver water and enhance skin quality formulations.