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Cetyl Alcohol
INCI:
Cetyl Alcohol
Function in our formulas:
Thickener
Where does it come from?
Cetyl Alcohol is naturally derived from vegetable sources.
What is it?
Cetyl Alcohol is a type of lightweight wax that is primarily used as a thickener, stabiliser, and emollient in formulations.
How do we use it?
We use Cetyl Alcohol as a lightweight thickener and stabiliser in our lighter textured formulations. It provides some body and stability to the emulsions, without providing a heavy waxy feeling.