Ingredient Name: Plant-derived Cetyl Alcohol

What is it? Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol derived from plant sources, not to be confused with the ethyl-based drying alcohols. It’s commonly used in cosmetics and creams as a natural emulsifier and moisturizer.

Nourishing properties:*

• Helps mix water and oil compounds
• Moisturizes and conditions

 

*= This information has not been approved by the FDA.

 

 

References

“Cetyl Alcohol.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Database, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1-Hexadecanol#section=Top.

“Cetyl Alcohol Topical : Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing.” WebMD, WebMD, www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-32603/cetyl-alcohol-topical/details.