An ether of glycerin and cetyl alcohol, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Cetyl glyceryl ether is 3-(hexadecyloxy)propane-1,2-diol, a glycerol molecule linked through an ether bond to a C16 (cetyl) chain; it is also known as chimyl alcohol. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of skin care 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 material is synthetic or of natural origin.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- 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.