Ingredient
C14-22 Alcohols
C14-22 fatty alcohols
What it is
A blend of medium-to-long-chain fatty alcohols used to soften skin and stabilise emulsions.
How it works
Their waxy chains co-emulsify and thicken the oil phase, adding body and a smooth emollient feel.
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.