OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Cetyl Alcohol
This is a non-drying fatty alcohol with a favorable safety profile; occasional contact allergy is possible but uncommon.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Approved
Evidence level: Strong
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
This is a non-drying fatty alcohol with a favorable safety profile; occasional contact allergy is possible but uncommon.
What it does
Softens skin and thickens or stabilizes emulsions.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.