The Basics On Stearyl Alcohol
What is Stearyl Alcohol?
Fatty alcohol used as an emollient and to help keep other ingredients intact.
What are other names for Stearyl Alcohol?
(C16-C18) ALKYL ALCOHOL; (C16-C18)-ALKYL ALCOHOL, 1-OCTADECANOL, MIXT. WITH 1-HEXADECANOL, ALCOHOLS, C16-18, ALCOHOLS, C1618, C16-18 ALCOHOLS, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL/STEARYL ALCOHOL, MIXT. WITH 1-HEXADECANOL 1-OCTADECANOL, and UNIOX A
What is Stearyl Alcohol used for?
Stearyl Alcohol is a nonionic surfactant and it is a common ingredient in skin care formulations where it can fulfill a variety of functions. It can act as an emulsion stabilizer, a fragrance ingredient, an opacifying agent a surfactant/emulsifying agent, a surfactant/foam booster; and a viscosity increasing agent. Stearyl alcohol is regarded as a low-risk skincare formulation ingredient and is safe to use on our skin1.
How Stearyl Alcohol is classified
Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Emollients
Recommendations for using Stearyl Alcohol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Stearyl Alcohol During Pregnancy
What we know about using Stearyl Alcohol while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
N/A
General safety info about Stearyl Alcohol from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Stearyl Alcohol
Embryolisse Eau De Beaute Rosamelis – Alcohol Free Toner; Phytomer Eau Marine Alcohol-Free Tonic Lotion ; Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner; Kiehl’s Since 1851 Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner; Kiehl’s Since 1851 Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner Mini; Kiehl’s Since 1851 Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
1. Stearyl alcohol. EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Database. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/706325/STEARYL_ALCOHOL/#.W74eJGgzZhE. Published 2018. Accessed October 2018. Related Articles: Glossary: Cetostearyl Alcohol
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