A mixture of fatty alcohols used as an emollient, stabiliser and thickener.
What it is
C12-16 alcohols is a mixture of fatty alcohols with 12 to 16 carbon atoms in the chain. CosIng lists it as antistatic, emollient, emulsion-stabilising, hair-conditioning and viscosity-controlling.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, hair conditioners and cleansing products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the alcohols are of plant, petrochemical or other origin.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (32)
- Vitamin E Barrier Boost Cream · The Body Shop
- Radiant Youth Night Cream · Lumene
- Nordic Berry Curl Mascara Waterproof · Lumene
- Anti-Wrinkle & Revitalize Overnight Balm · Lumene
- Rich Day Cream · Lumene
- Rich Night Balm · Lumene
- Anti-Wrinkle & Dark Spot Night Serum · Lumene
- Apothecary Wild Rose Brightening Sleeping Facial · KORRES
- Magic Eye Rescue – Hydrating Eye Cream · Charlotte Tilbury
- Eye Cream Refill: Magic Eye Rescue · Charlotte Tilbury
- Twist for Volume Mascara · ArtDeco
- Ultra Deep Black Mascara · ArtDeco