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Arachidyl Alcohol
Arachidyl AlcoholBarrier
A long-chain fatty alcohol that thickens emulsions and gives a rich, conditioning body.
What it does
Arachidyl alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol (not a drying solvent alcohol). It thickens creams and lotions, helps stabilize oil-and-water emulsions, and lends a rich, smooth, conditioning feel. It is often paired with behenyl alcohol and a glucoside emulsifier. It is a texture-and-stability ingredient rather than an active.
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