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Stearyl Alcohol

INCI Stearyl Alcohol

Fatty Alcohol / Emollient Hydration & Barrier

What it is & what it does

Stearyl Alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol used as an emollient and thickener.
It softens rough skin and improves cream structure and spread. It is a non-drying fatty alcohol.

Usage & cautions

Information approach Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.