Tetradecylicosanol

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

✨ Role: Tetradecyleicosanol is used as an emollient agent in cosmetic products, helping to soften and smooth the skin. It also helps improve the texture of the product, giving it a pleasant feel to the touch.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

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

✨ Vegan: Yes, tetradecyleicosanol can be of synthetic or vegetable origin, making it suitably vegan.

✨ Worth knowing: This ingredient is often well tolerated by the skin and is unlikely to irritate. However, it's always advisable to do a skin test beforehand, especially for sensitive skin.

Present in: Frequently found in moisturizers, body lotions, lip balms and hair products for its smoothing and softening properties.