Cetyl Alcohol

emollientCAS: 36653-82-4

Fatty alcohol emollient and thickener. Not a drying alcohol — moisturizing. Mildly comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.

Safety Ratings

Safety5/5
Comedogenic2/5
Irritancy0/5
EWG Score1/10

Skin Type Compatibility

oily
3/5
dry
5/5
sensitive
4/5
combination
4/5
normal
5/5

Addresses Concerns

dryness

Functions

emollientthickeneremulsion stabilizer

Products Containing This Ingredient

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