Ingredient

Cetyl Alcohol

Positive in 4 products Neutral in 4

Scout's take

Long-chain fatty alcohol -- NOT a drying alcohol like ethanol or isopropyl alcohol. The standard plant-derived emulsifier and conditioning agent in clean hair formulas.

More from Scout's analyses

Fatty alcohol emollient — different from drying alcohols. Standard cosmetic thickener.

from the analysis of Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

Long-chain fatty alcohol; plant-derived emulsifier and conditioning agent. EWG 1.

from the analysis of Native Cashmere & Rain Strengthening Conditioner

Fatty alcohol used as emollient and thickener. Considered safe.

from the analysis of Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

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