CETYL ALCOHOL

Description:
Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol derived from coconut or palm oil. It serves as an emollient, thickener, and emulsifier in cosmetic products. It helps soften and smooth the skin without drying it out. Non-irritating and gentle, it enhances the richness and spreadability of formulations.

  • Can have a moisturizing/hydrating effect on your skin.
  • Can have a softening effect.
  • Can have a soothing effect.
  • Can have different sources. (Synthetic, Botanical, Palm oil)
  • Can have the following uses in cosmetics: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Foam Boosting, Masking, Opacifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling
  • Used as an emulsifier to homogeneously mix ingredients.
  • A wash-active substances that is of great importance for cleaning the skin and hair.
  • Helps soften and moisturize the skin and can decrease itching and flaking.

Products containing this ingredient

Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Eye Serum 15ml

Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Eye Serum 15ml

Description by Dermstore (US)

Lightweight, hydrating eye serum to revitalize and replenish the delicate skin around the eyes, leaving it feeling plump, smooth, and radiant.Key Ingredients: HYALURONIC ACID: for instant hydration. BACILLUS FERMENT: effective for improving signs of tired
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Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream (3.4 fl. oz.)

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream (3.4 fl. oz.)

Description by Dermstore (US)

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream hydrates and conditions your skin as it fights the visible signs of premature aging. Botanical extracts of soothing aloe and healing arnica restore suppleness and vitality to overstressed skin. Mallow and cucumber extracts
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Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Firming & Brightening Eye Cream

Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Firming & Brightening Eye Cream

Description by Dermstore (US)

WHY WE LOVE IT Deeply nourishing, this gentle yet effective eye cream visibly firms, brightens and reduces crow’s feet, lines and wrinkles. Designed to help soothe and comfort sensitive skin, it absorbs instantly to provide essential moisture, leaving th
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Murad Sensitive Skin Heartleaf Gentle Resurfacing Serum 30ml

Murad Sensitive Skin Heartleaf Gentle Resurfacing Serum 30ml

Description by Dermstore (US)

Sensitive skin instantly looks more radiant, while immediately feeling calm and soothed Visibly smooths fine lines and wrinkles, evens tone, and improves sensitive skin’s resilience Reduces signs of skin sensitivity (redness, dryness, itching, stinging,
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Murad Environmental Shield Essential - C Day Moisture SPF30 1.7 oz

Murad Environmental Shield Essential – C Day Moisture SPF30 1.7 oz

Description by Dermstore (US)

Murad Environmental Shield Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30 restores moisture and provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB damage. Enriched with vitamin C, this daily moisturizer targets sun damage and brightens your complexion. Grapeseed ext
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Dermalogica PowerBright Dark Spot Peel (1.7 oz.)

Dermalogica PowerBright Dark Spot Peel (1.7 oz.)

Description by Dermstore (US)

Dermalogica’s PowerBright Dark Spot Peel visibly lifts dark spots in just 5 uses. Take the uncertainty out of treating hyperpigmentation with this at-home peel that helps visibly lift surface dark spots – including UV-induced dark spots, post-blemish mark
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Filorga Time-Filler 5xp Gel Cream 50ml

Filorga Time-Filler 5xp Gel Cream 50ml

Description by Dermstore (US)

Inspired by five areas of expertise from aesthetic medicine, Filorga’s Time-Fuller 5XP Correction Cream Gel targets five types of wrinkles to help smooth their appearance: expression lines, deep wrinkles, dryness wrinkles, surface wrinkles and neck wrinkl
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (1.7 fl. oz.)

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (1.7 fl. oz.)

Description by Dermstore (US)

ELEMIS’ Pro-Collagen Marine Cream is formulated with the incredible marine extract padina pavonica. This nourishing ingredient can reduce wrinkle depth by up to 78% while increasing hydration by up to 45%. These actions work together to smooth the skin wh
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Alpha-H Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum 50ml

Alpha-H Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum 50ml

Description by Dermstore (US)

Combining an innovative fusion of glycolic acid and granactive retinoid, Alpha-H Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum boasts an advanced formula that helps to resurface skin overnight for a visibly radiant complexion. Once thought to be incompatible togethe
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Filorga Time-Filler 5-XP Wrinkle Correcting Face and Neck Cream (1.69 oz.)

Filorga Time-Filler 5-XP Wrinkle Correcting Face and Neck Cream (1.69 oz.)

Description by Dermstore (US)

Inspired by 5 areas of expertise in aesthetic medicine, the Filorga Time-Filler 5xp is a best-selling cream designed to help soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Ideal for normal/dry skin types, the unique formula seeks to hydrate and plump
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