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Cetearyl Alcohol 100 g

Why this plant-derived fatty alcohol keeps creams thick, smooth and stable

Cetearyl alcohol is a blend of fatty alcohols derived from plant sources, commonly used as a thickener and co-emulsifier in the production of creams, lotions, hair conditioners, and pharmaceutical ointments, as well as in certain household chemical formulas. This ingredient belongs to the Emulsifiers section, which brings together substances responsible for the stability and texture of finished formulations. The 100 g packaging is convenient for home cosmetic making, trial batches, and small studio-scale development work when a formula needs testing before scaling up production.

The main role of cetearyl alcohol in a formula is to give an emulsion body, a creamy texture, and pleasant glide when applied to skin or hair. On its own it has very limited emulsifying power, so in both home and industrial recipes it is typically paired with true emulsifiers or co-emulsifiers, such as Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol, which reinforces the stability of oil-in-water systems, or Polysorbate 80, which improves solubility of oily components within the water phase.

Globally, this fatty alcohol is used across face and body creams, hair conditioners and masks, shaving creams, ointment bases, and protective balms. It is also found in industrial chemistry, including fabric softening formulas, in some candle blends as a hardening agent, and occasionally in color cosmetics as a thickener for stick products. Typical dosage ranges from 2 to 8 percent of the total formula weight, depending on the desired texture: lower amounts create a lighter lotion, while higher amounts produce a dense cream or balm.

The ingredient is introduced into the oil phase during the heating stage, at approximately 65-75 degrees Celsius, together with oils, waxes and emulsifiers, until fully melted. Once the oil and water phases are combined, the mixture should be stirred thoroughly while cooling to prevent separation. It pairs well with vegetable oils, silicones, and cationic hair conditioning agents - including Silky cationic guar, which adds softness and detangling effect alongside the thickening properties of the alcohol.

Store the product in a dry, cool place, tightly sealed, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Under proper storage conditions, the raw material retains its performance and texture for a long period.

Whipped body butter for trial batch production

Cetearyl alcohol 8 g

Cetyl stearyl alcohol 4 g

Shea butter 15 g

Sweet almond oil 10 g

Glycerin 5 g

Distilled water 50 g

Polysorbate 80 3 g

Silky cationic guar 1 g

Preservative 1 g

Melt the oil phase - cetearyl alcohol, cetyl stearyl alcohol, shea butter and almond oil - over a water bath at around 70 degrees Celsius until fully liquid. Separately heat the water with glycerin and pre-dissolved cationic guar to the same temperature. Slowly pour the water phase into the oil phase while stirring continuously until a uniform emulsion forms, then blend in the polysorbate 80 for extra stability. Once the mixture cools to about 40 degrees, add the preservative, mix well, and transfer the finished body butter into a clean jar.

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INCI	Cetearyl Alcohol
Other
Color product	white
Dosage	1-5%
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Melting temperature	50-55 degrees
Minimum count	1
Name	Cetearyl Alcohol 100 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	100 gr
Solubility	alcohols, oils, ethers, insoluble in water
View	granules
Valid until	10.2028