Ingredient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohol. Emollient and emulsion stabilizer, not a drying alcohol.
Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohols that acts as a thickener, emollient and co-emulsifier. It gives body to creams and lotions while providing a cushiony skin feel.
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Categories
Comedogenic score: 2/5
Some caution
Cetearyl Alcohol has a moderate comedogenic rating and may contribute to congestion in some skin types. Reason: long-chain fatty alcohol with moderate comedogenic potential.
Higher concern
Cetearyl Alcohol can feed Malassezia yeast and may trigger or worsen fungal acne. Reason: fatty alcohol that can feed Malassezia yeast.
Low concern
Cetearyl Alcohol is generally considered safe during pregnancy.
Low concern
Cetearyl Alcohol has a low irritation potential and is well tolerated by most skin types.
Common Questions
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