Arachidyl Alcohol
💚Very good
Also known as: 1-Eicosanol, 20-Carbon Alcohol
Emollient
Emulsifier
Viscosity Controller
Texture Enhancer
Fatty Alcohol
What it is
20-carbon fatty alcohol with emollient and emulsifying properties between stearyl and behenyl alcohols.
How it works
Fatty alcohol provides conditioning and emulsification. Improves formulation consistency and texture.
Benefits
- Emollient conditioning
- emulsifies formulations
- increases viscosity and body
- improves texture and feel
- non-irritating
- suitable for creams and lotions
Formulation notes
Effective concentration: N/A
pH range: N/A
Stability: N/A
Safety
Irritancy: N/A
Comedogenicity: N/A
Ratings
Paula's Choice: N/A
INCIdecoder: N/A