C14-22 ALCOHOLS

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: C14-22 alcohols are used in cosmetic formulations to stabilize and thicken products. They help improve the texture of creams and lotions by forming a protective layer on the skin, which reduces moisture loss and makes the skin softer and smoother.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, it is generally synthetic or plant-based and therefore suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Note: Although C14-22 alcohols are well tolerated, as with all fatty alcohols, special care should be taken with very sensitive skin or skin prone to atopic dermatitis to avoid potential irritation.

Found in: Moisturizers, lotions, balms, and styling products.

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