An ester of cetyl alcohol and acetic acid, used as an emollient.
What it is
Cetyl acetate is hexadecyl acetate, the ester of cetyl alcohol (a C16 fatty alcohol) and acetic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient, fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions and other emulsions.
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 label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (9)
- Accelerator Spray Gel 8 fl oz · Australian Gold
- Accelerator Lotion 8 fl oz · Australian Gold
- Moisture Lock 16 fl oz · Australian Gold
- Moisture Lock 8 fl oz · Australian Gold
- Fresh Aloe Body Lotion · Dermasil Labs
- Moisture Rich Bath Soak · Oilatum
- Three Beauties 804 CREAM POWDER FAIR & NATURAL 03 · Three Beauties
- Blemish Control Scrub Apricot · St. Ives
- St. Ives Apricot Facial Scrub Fresh Skin 150mL · St. Ives