Cetyl Acetate
What Cetyl Acetate is & what it does
Cetyl Acetate is the acetate ester of cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol-derived emollient. It conditions the skin and acts as a texture agent, giving a light, smooth slip and helping reduce greasiness in oil-rich formulas. It is often paired with lanolin-type ingredients in creams and sunscreens to improve spreadability. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
What is Cetyl Acetate?
It is the acetate ester of cetyl alcohol, a fatty-alcohol-derived emollient. It is used to condition skin and improve a formula's texture.
What does Cetyl Acetate do in a formula?
It gives a light, smooth slip and helps reduce greasiness, often paired with lanolin-type ingredients to improve spreadability in creams and sunscreens.
Is Cetyl Acetate safe?
It is generally considered a well-tolerated emollient ester used in cosmetics. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Cetyl Acetate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Cieffe Derma Hydralen Sun® Protezione Solare Pelli Sensibili E Arrossate SPF 50+
84/100
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Equilibra Aloe Crema Solare Viso Spf 50+
77/100
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Malibu SPF 6 Bronzing Tanning Oil With Coconut
54/100