INCI name

CETYL STEARATE

Cetyl stearate

A waxy ester used as an emollient.

What it is

Cetyl stearate (hexadecyl octadecanoate) is the ester of cetyl alcohol and stearic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient.

Where it is used

Used in creams, lotions, lip balms and stick 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 raw materials are of plant, animal or synthetic origin.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (21)

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