C14-22 alcohols
AKA “Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Fatty Alcohols”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
C14-22 alcohols
AKA: Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Fatty Alcohols
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A natural-derived ingredient that helps bind water and oil together, keeping your formula smooth and stable without separating.
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
A blend of fatty alcohols (cetyl, stearyl, and similar) derived from plant and animal sources. Used historically in traditional cosmetics as emollients and thickeners.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR