Ingredient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol used to thicken a formula and give it body. Despite the name it does not behave like a drying alcohol.
What it does
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells.
Emulsifier
Holds oil and water together so they do not separate.
Viscosity control
Sets how thick or thin the product is.
Reference
- In our catalogue
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