C14-22 alcohols

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

Synthetic

Emulsifier

Clean

OriginDerived from long-chain fatty alcohols obtained through the hydrogenation of natural plant oils or synthetic petroleum sources. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of fatty acid esters or direct synthesis from petroleum-derived feedstocks.

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

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR