Noun
Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol that is used in cosmetics to help thicken the consistency and assist in the smooth application of cream.
Cetearyl alcohol is NOT a harmful or toxic liquid bad for your skin. It is very different from other alcohols such as ethanol which has many potential harms and risk factors. Cetearyl alcohol assists in preventing creams from separating into oils and liquids; also known as an emulsifier. The Cetearyl alcohol works to maintain the integrity of the formulation to provide optimum results.
Example of Cetearyl Alcohol in a sentence
There is Cetearyl alcohol in my face cream to keep the ingredients from separating.
Synonyms
alcohol, fatty acid, emulsifier
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