A mixture of fatty alcohols derived from coconut oil consisting of cetyl and stearyl alcohols.
Used as emollients, thickeners and emulsion stabilisers. It imparts an emollient feel to the skin. It can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions and anhydrous formulations---creams, lotions, ointments, body butter, salt scrubs etc.
Recommended usage level is 1-25%