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Cetearyl Alcohol
Public databaseCETEARYL ALCOHOL
Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol, and a mixture of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It softens the surface and gives the formula body. The strongest evidence comes from a 1985 review article covering people using cosmetics containing stearyl alcohol; clinical patch-test subjects: The CIR expert panel's 1985 assessment of stearyl alcohol reports minimal to mild cutaneous irritation in rabbit tests, and a very low order of irritation and sensitization in clinical patch testing. It concluded that stearyl alcohol is safe as used in cosmetics. 1985 · People using cosmetics containing stearyl alcohol; clinical patch-test subjects · DOI 10.3109/10915818509078685 · It assesses stearyl alcohol. It was published in 1985 and relies largely on data submitted by the ingredient trade association. "Very low order" is the panel's wording. 17 products contain Cetearyl Alcohol; the highest it appears is number 3 of 10.
- INCI name:
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
Cetearyl Alcohol appears on 17 product ingredient lists, most often around number 7; its highest position is number 3 of 10.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Gentle Skin Cleanser | Cetaphil | 3 of 10 |
| Hydrating Facial Cleanser | CeraVe | 3 of 24 |
| Moisturizing Cream | CeraVe | 3 of 24 |
| Daily Moisturizing Lotion | CeraVe | 4 of 25 |
| PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion | CeraVe | 5 of 24 |
| SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin | CeraVe | 5 of 29 |
| 10% Azelaic Acid Booster | Paula's Choice | 7 of 21 |
| Daily Moisturizing Face Cream for Dry Skin with Oat | Aveeno | 7 of 17 |
| Daily Moisturizing Face Lotion for Dry Skin with Oat | Aveeno | 7 of 17 |
| Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream (Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid) | Neutrogena | 7 of 31 |
| Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer | Cetaphil | 9 of 32 |
| Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal | Beauty of Joseon | 9 of 36 |
| Eye Repair Cream | CeraVe | 10 of 41 |
| Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum | CeraVe | 12 of 24 |
| Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum | CeraVe | 14 of 26 |
| Rich Hydrating Cream | Cetaphil | 18 of 33 |
| Skin Renewing Retinol Serum | CeraVe | 19 of 37 |
Studies and results
- 1 IrritationFinal Report on the Safety Assessment of Stearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol, and Octyl Dodecanol
The CIR expert panel's 1985 assessment of stearyl alcohol reports minimal to mild cutaneous irritation in rabbit tests, and a very low order of irritation and sensitization in clinical patch testing. It concluded that stearyl alcohol is safe as used in cosmetics.
Review article · 1985 · People using cosmetics containing stearyl alcohol; clinical patch-test subjects · Stearyl alcohol, one of the two fatty alcohols that cetearyl alcohol is made of, at the use concentrations reported to the panel. · It assesses stearyl alcohol. It was published in 1985 and relies largely on data submitted by the ingredient trade association. "Very low order" is the panel's wording.
- 2 Pore cloggingComedogenicity in rabbit: some cosmetic ingredients/vehicles
In the rabbit ear-canal assay, the nine materials graded positive were eight esters (isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, butyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, decyl oleate, isostearyl neopentanoate, isocetyl stearate, myristyl myristate) and cocoa butter.
Animal study · 2007 · Rabbits (external ear canal) · Materials applied to the rabbit ear canal as raw ingredients. · An animal assay. The rabbit ear canal reacts more readily than human skin. The abstract names the positive group.
Skin concerns this ingredient has been studied for
The people in each study had that concern.
Common questions
- What does Cetearyl Alcohol do in skincare?
- Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol, and a mixture of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It softens the surface and gives the formula body.
- Where does Cetearyl Alcohol sit in these formulas?
- Cetearyl Alcohol appears in 17 products; highest on the list is number 3 of 10, in Gentle Skin Cleanser.
- Which products contain Cetearyl Alcohol?
- Products that contain Cetearyl Alcohol: Gentle Skin Cleanser, Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Moisturizing Cream, Daily Moisturizing Lotion, PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin. Plus 11 more.
- How strong is the evidence behind Cetearyl Alcohol?
- 2 findings on Cetearyl Alcohol; the strongest is a 1985 review article covering people using cosmetics containing stearyl alcohol; clinical patch-test subjects.
- What did the study on Cetearyl Alcohol measure?
- 1985 · People using cosmetics containing stearyl alcohol; clinical patch-test subjects · DOI 10.3109/10915818509078685 · It assesses stearyl alcohol. It was published in 1985 and relies largely on data submitted by the ingredient trade association. "Very low order" is the panel's wording.