Functional / Support

C14-22 Alcohols

Often labeled as: Emulsifier Base
"The skin-identical, eco-friendly cream base."
๐Ÿฅ Overall Safety: Safe
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy: Safe
๐Ÿ”ฅ Irritation Risk: 0 / 5
๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Pore-Clogging: 1 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A mixture of long-chain fatty alcohols derived from plant sources. It acts as a phenomenal, non-drying thickener and forms the base of highly stable, skin-identical liquid crystal emulsions.

๐Ÿ’– Why Your Skin Loves It

Provides deep moisturization, thickens products elegantly, and repairs the barrier.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Almost always paired with C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside.

๐Ÿงช The Mixology Guide

Skincare is chemistry. Here is how C14-22 Alcohols interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.

โœ… Best Friends (Synergy)
+
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
โš ๏ธ Arch Enemies (Conflict)
Plays well with most ingredients.

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