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<p>Essentially Natural Ceto Stearyl (Cetearyl Alcohol) Pastilles / Flakes is a plant-derived fatty alcohol blend used to thicken, stabilise, and improve the feel of cosmetic formulas. It helps build viscosity in creams, lotions, conditioners, and cream cleansers, and can also be used in anhydrous balms and butter bars for structure. When melted, it becomes a clear liquid and adds a smooth, conditioning finish to skin and hair products. This ingredient is ECOCERT and COSMOS approved and supplied from a palm oil source currently undergoing RSPO certification.</p>
<h4>Key Properties</h4>
<ul>
<li>INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol</li>
<li>Composition: 30% Cetyl Alcohol, 70% Stearyl Alcohol</li>
<li>Appearance: Waxy white pastilles or flakes, clear liquid when melted</li>
<li>Function: Viscosity builder, emulsion stabiliser, surfactant booster, emollient</li>
<li>Solubility: Soluble in oil and alcohol, insoluble in water</li>
<li>Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable</li>
<li>Palm Status: Palm oil source currently undergoing RSPO certification process</li>
<li>Certification: ECOCERT and COSMOS Approved</li>
<li>Usage Rate: 1 to 25%</li>
<li>Size Options: 500g, 1kg, 5kg or 10kg</li>
</ul>
<h4>What It’s Used For</h4>
<p>This product is commonly used to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Thicken and stabilise oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions</li>
<li>Add body and slip to conditioners and cream cleansers</li>
<li>Improve texture and stability in lotions and creams</li>
<li>Build structure in anhydrous balms and body butters</li>
</ul>
<h4>Who It’s For</h4>
<p>This product is suitable for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Formulators making creams, lotions, conditioners, and cleansing creams</li>
<li>Makers wanting a richer, more cushioned texture than cetyl alcohol alone</li>
<li>DIY crafters creating stable, ultra-natural style emulsions</li>
</ul>
<p>This product is not for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Water-only products with no oil phase</li>
<li>Formulas requiring a fully palm-free ingredient list</li>
<li>Anyone wanting a fully natural “raw botanical” ingredient only</li>
</ul>
<h4>How To Use</h4>
<ul>
<li>As an Emulsion Thickener: Add to the oil phase and melt fully before emulsifying.</li>
<li>As an Anhydrous Structurant: Melt into oils and butters, then cool to set.</li>
<li>As a Conditioner Builder: Use to add body, slip, and a soft protective feel to hair formulas.</li>
<li>Processing Tip: Start at lower levels for lotions and increase gradually for thicker creams and balms.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Safety Instructions</h4>
<ul>
<li>For external use only</li>
<li>Avoid inhaling dust from flakes or pastilles</li>
<li>Avoid contact with eyes</li>
<li>Patch test finished products before wider use</li>
<li>Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat</li>
<li>Keep out of reach of children and pets</li>
</ul>
<h4>FAQs</h4>
<p>Q: Is cetearyl alcohol the same as cetyl alcohol? <br>A: No, it is a blend and typically feels richer and builds more structure than cetyl alcohol alone.</p>
<p>Q: Can it replace an emulsifier? <br>A: It helps stabilise and thicken, but it is usually used alongside a primary emulsifier in emulsions.</p>
<p>Q: Does it work in cold process soap? <br>A: It is more commonly used in emulsions and conditioners, but can be used in some anhydrous bars and specialty formulas.</p>