Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

C12-16 Alcohols

Emollient/emulsifier Support / formulation
What it is

C12-16 Alcohols is a blend of fatty alcohols (lauryl through cetyl) used in skincare as an emollient, emulsion stabilizer, and thickening/opacifying agent. It softens skin and helps maintain product texture and stability.

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Mild skin irritationUncommonGenerally well tolerated; transient redness or stinging may occur in sensitive individuals.
Allergic contact dermatitisRareFatty alcohols can occasionally act as contact allergens, more often reported with cetyl/stearyl alcohols.
Clogged pores/comedogenicityRarePossible in acne-prone skin, though risk is considered low for this longer-chain blend.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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