LAURYL ALCOHOL

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

✨ Role: Lauryl Alcohol is used in cosmetic products primarily as an emollient and thickening agent. It helps soften and smooth the skin, while improving the consistency of the product for a more pleasant application.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally recognized as safe when used in appropriate concentrations in cosmetic formulations.

✨ Vegan: Yes

✨ Note: Although Lauryl Alcohol is generally well tolerated, some very sensitive skin types may react to high concentrations. It also has co-emulsifying properties, which can help stabilize formulas.

Found in: Often found in moisturizers, conditioners, and certain cleansing products such as facial and hand cleansers.

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