C14-22 alcohols

AKA: Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Fatty Alcohols

Synthetic

Emulsifier

Clean

C14-22 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic fatty alcohols with 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain

Form

Liquid

Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Stabilizes Emulsion

Keeps product blended

Traditional Use

A blend of fatty alcohols (cetyl, stearyl, and similar) derived from plant and animal sources. Used historically in traditional cosmetics as emollients and thickeners.

EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

ewg-1

pregnancy-nursing-safe

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR