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Arachidyl Alcohol
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A waxy fatty alcohol (not a drying one) — thickens creams and adds a rich, smooth, conditioning feel.
What it does
A fatty alcohol, not the quick-evaporating kind that dries skin. It thickens creams and lotions, helps keep oil and water blended, and gives a rich, smooth feel. It’s often paired with behenyl alcohol.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as an emollient (gives skin a soft, smooth look), a thickener (controls how thick the product is) and a stabilizer (helps oil and water stay mixed).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
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