Cetyl Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
The complex reaction product of blended acids and blended alcohols which simulates the composition of natural spermaceti. It consists primarily of myristyl, cetyl and palmityl esters of myristic and palmitic acids
What does it do?
Cetyl Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Cetyl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cetyl Esters?
Cetyl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. The complex reaction product of blended acids and blended alcohols which simulates the composition of natural spermaceti. It consists primarily of myristyl, cetyl and palmityl esters of myristic and palmitic acids
Is Cetyl Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cetyl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cetyl Esters do in cosmetic products?
Cetyl Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010