Cetylstearyl alcohol on the label: are all alcohols in cosmetics really dangerous?
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Many women have a negative attitude to the content of alcohol in cosmetics. Today we will talk about cetyl stearyl alcohol.
First of all, it should be said that alcohols are a large class of chemical compounds with different characteristics and properties. For example, glycerin is also a triatomic alcohol with a moisturizing effect.
But cetyl alcohol or stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols obtained from coconut oil and used as thickeners. Cetylstearyl alcohol is their mixture, respectively. This mixture is a necessary component of creams, lotions, solid deodorants and oils for eyelashes. Cetylstearyl alcohol is used even in medicinal ointments and creams.
Its function is to ensure the stability of products, regardless of their PH value. That is why it is used to regulate the consistency of pharmaceutical products.
Cetylstearyl alcohol has many useful properties. Let's list only some of them:
First of all, it should be said that alcohols are a large class of chemical compounds with different characteristics and properties. For example, glycerin is also a triatomic alcohol with a moisturizing effect.
But cetyl alcohol or stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols obtained from coconut oil and used as thickeners. Cetylstearyl alcohol is their mixture, respectively. This mixture is a necessary component of creams, lotions, solid deodorants and oils for eyelashes. Cetylstearyl alcohol is used even in medicinal ointments and creams.
Its function is to ensure the stability of products, regardless of their PH value. That is why it is used to regulate the consistency of pharmaceutical products.
Cetylstearyl alcohol has many useful properties. Let's list only some of them:
- delivers nutrients to the deep layers of the skin;
- softens the skin;
- retains moisture in the layers of the skin;
- tightens pores.
