Cetyl Alcohol

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Cetyl Alcohol omedelbart

  • Fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickening agent
  • Can be naturally or synthetically derived
  • One of the longest-known fatty acids, discovered in 1913
  • Considered safe as used in cosmetics

Cetyl Alcohol beskrivning

Cetyl alcohol is a gentle fatty alcohol used as an emollient (moisturising ingredient), emulsifier, thickener, and carrying agent for other ingredients. It can be derived naturally, as in coconut fatty alcohol, or made synthetically. Both forms are considered safe and effective for skin. It is one of the longest-known fatty alcohols, having been discovered in 1913, when a French chemist isolated it from whale oil (hence the name “cetyl”, which is derived from _Cetacea_, the taxonomical infraorder in which whales are classified). It is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. There have been some reports of irritation with cetyl alcohol in compromised skin; however, this is thought to be from impurities in the refining process and not from cetyl alcohol itself. Cetyl alcohol is considered safe for use in cosmetics, even in amounts surpassing 50% (although its typical usage range is 5–10%).

Cetyl Alcohol referenser

  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2012, Issue 34, Volume 6, pages 567-74
  • http://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/115_buff3a_suppl.pdf
  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1-Hexadecanol

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

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Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.