Cetyl Alcohol

INCI Name:- Cetyl Alcohol

Obtained from Palm Kernel Oil Fatty Acid (Palmitic Acid) that has been treated with liquid gas so that the free oxygen atom has been removed.

It stabilises emulsification (Emulsifiers allow oil and water to mix) thus making creams and lotions firmer and giving them consistency. Helps make skin soft and smooth.

created on 2007-03-19 16:28:07 by purel