Ingredient
C12-16 Alcohols
C12-16 fatty alcohols
Lauryl-cetyl alcohol blend
What it is
A blend of long-chain fatty alcohols used to soften skin, thicken formulas and stabilise emulsions.
How it works
Their waxy fatty chains form a co-emulsifier network at the oil-water interface, adding body and emollience while helping keep the emulsion stable.
What it does
Emollient
Emulsion stabiliser
Viscosity controlling
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.