Cetyl Alcohol (Ginol 16)

Description

Cetyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient that is derived from vegetable oils. It is made up of fatty alcohols that are known to be less irritating than other alcohols when applied topically. It is a fatty alcohol that works as an efficient emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and a surfactant in a variety of products, including skincare and hair care ones.

Fatty alcohols also possess excellent emollient properties that make them one of the essential cosmetic raw materials in skincare and hair care products. Cetyl Alcohol (Ginol 16) is more than 95% pure and sometimes referred to as palmityl alcohol, hexadecyl, or 1-hexadecanol. It is an organic compound and is classified as a fatty alcohol.

Cetyl Alcohol is a natural, organic emollient and helps maintain your skin’s natural barrier, which is a vital process for preserving your skin health. It also helps in relieving skin barrier disrupting conditions like eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. It is available in the form of flakes that are white in color, and it has a mild odor. Ginol 16 alcohol cannot be dissolved in water, but it is soluble in acetone and diethyl ether. Moreover, it is partially or mildly soluble in hot water and some alcohol.