Cetyl Tallowate

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginDerived from cetyl alcohol and tallow acid, both synthetic or animal-derived fatty acid sources. Synthesized through esterification reaction between cetyl alcohol and tallow fatty acids.

Cetyl Tallowate is the ester of Cetyl Alcohol and Tallow Acid

CAS #

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Skin Types

●all-skin-types

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.

Locks in moisture

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.

CIR · 2003 survey

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