Cetyl alcohol, this ingredient is included in the ingredient descriptions of many hand creams, shampoos and cream-based skin care cosmetics. So what exactly is cetyl alcohol? Today we tell you what it is and its role in skin care cosmetics.
Origin of the name cetyl alcohol:
Cetyl alcohol is also known as cetyl alcohol and palmitol. Since cetyl alcohol was originally made from spermaceti through saponification, it was first discovered that the skin of whalers’ hands was very moisturizing. Later, research revealed that the oil in whales can moisturize the skin. Scientists synthesized safe and effective oil based on this substance. Cetyl alcohol was later used in skin care products. So it was named cetyl alcohol.
Characteristics of cetyl alcohol:
White crystal, with rose aroma, low viscosity, good ductility, good skin permeability, no greasy feeling, and insoluble in water.
The role of cetyl alcohol in skin care cosmetics:
Cetyl alcohol has the functions of moisturizing, film-forming, slippery, and controlling viscosity. It is a very useful moisturizer and gives the skin Soft, smooth feel.
Cetyl alcohol is suitable for use in various cosmetics. As a base, it is especially suitable for Creams and lotions; in medicine, it can be directly used in W/O emulsifier pastes, ointment bases, etc. It plays a stabilizing and thickening role in the oil phase of O/W emulsion base.
It should be noted that cetyl alcohol is used as a co-emulsifier in general products The dosage is 1.5-5%. </span
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