Ingredient
CETYL BABASSUATE
Substance information
This ingredient contains cetyl alcohol (1-hexadecanol) as alcoholic component. Ingredient on the basis of babassu oil (orbignya oleifera seed oil).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintains the skin in good condition
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Softens and smoothens the skin
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products
Origin
(Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.