Fatty alcohol derived from vegetable sources (coconut, palm, or rapeseed oil). Despite the name, it's not drying like simple alcohols—it functions as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetic formulations.
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Generally considered safe, but can accumulate in pores when used in very heavy formulations. Primarily problematic when combined with other comedogenic ingredients rather than on its own.
Creams, lotions, emulsified products, hair conditioners
LOW
Lightweight emulsifiers, Ceteareth-20, Polysorbate-20
Vegetable oils (coconut, palm, rapeseed)