Description

Made for professional cosmetic manufacturing. Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol is a premium cosmetic fatty alcohol widely used as an emulsifier, thickener and stabiliser in skincare, hair care and personal care formulations. It improves product texture, enhances viscosity and contributes to long-lasting formulation stability while creating a smooth, luxurious skin feel.

This versatile ingredient is commonly used by cosmetic manufacturers, soap makers and skincare formulators who require consistent quality and reliable performance. It blends easily with oils and emulsifiers to help produce creams, lotions, conditioners and body care products with excellent texture and appearance.

Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol is valued for its ability to improve emulsion stability while increasing product thickness and creating a richer consistency. It also enhances spreadability, giving finished products a smooth application and pleasant sensory experience.

Why Choose Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol

• Premium cosmetic fatty alcohol
• Excellent emulsifier and thickener
• Improves cream and lotion texture
• Enhances formulation stability
• Creates a smooth luxurious feel
• Suitable for skincare and hair care
• Professional cosmetic ingredient
• Made for high-quality formulations

Common Applications

• Face creams
• Body lotions
• Moisturisers
• Body butter
• Hair conditioners
• Hand creams
• Cosmetic emulsions
• Personal care products

Benefits

This ingredient helps improve product consistency while supporting stable emulsions that remain smooth throughout their shelf life. It increases viscosity without making products feel heavy and contributes to the luxurious texture expected from premium skincare and hair care products.

Cosmetic formulators appreciate its compatibility with a wide range of oils, waxes and active ingredients, making it suitable for both commercial manufacturing and handcrafted cosmetic products.

Product Features

• High purity cosmetic grade
• Excellent thickening properties
• Reliable emulsion stabiliser
• Improves product appearance
• Supports premium formulations
• Easy to incorporate into cosmetic recipes

How to Use

Add Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol during the heated oil phase of your formulation according to your recipe requirements. Combine with suitable emulsifiers and oils before cooling and finishing the formulation.

Product Details

• Product: Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol
• Type: Cosmetic fatty alcohol
• Grade: Cosmetic grade
• Use: Emulsifier and thickener
• Suitable for: Skincare, hair care and personal care products
• Made in: New Zealand

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol used for?

It is used as a cosmetic emulsifier, thickener and stabiliser in creams, lotions, conditioners and many personal care products.

Is it suitable for skincare?

Yes. It is widely used in moisturisers, face creams, body lotions and body butter formulations.

Can it be used in hair care products?

Yes. It is commonly included in conditioners, hair masks and leave-in treatments to improve texture and conditioning performance.

Does it improve product stability?

Yes. It helps create stable emulsions while improving viscosity, texture and the overall sensory feel of cosmetic products.

Why Buy Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol

Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol is trusted by cosmetic formulators because it delivers dependable thickening, emulsifying and stabilising performance. It is an essential ingredient for creating premium creams, lotions, conditioners and other professional cosmetic products.

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Additional Information

Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol is manufactured to professional cosmetic standards and selected for consistent quality, purity and dependable performance. It is suitable for formulators seeking a reliable emulsifying and thickening ingredient for premium skincare, hair care and personal care products.

Its excellent compatibility with cosmetic oils, emulsifiers and active ingredients makes it a preferred choice for both small-batch artisans and commercial cosmetic manufacturers looking for stable, elegant formulations with a luxurious finish.