OriginDerived from fatty alcohols (cetyl alcohol) and glycerin, both obtainable from petroleum or plant sources. Synthesized through etherification, chemically bonding cetyl alcohol and glycerin under controlled conditions.
(.+-.)-3-(Hexadecyloxy)propane-1,2-diol
Formula
C19H40O3
Mol. Weight
316.50
CAS #
6145-69-3
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 588)
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