🎯 At a Glance
🔬 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.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Provides deep moisturization, thickens products elegantly, and repairs the barrier.
💡 Pro Tip
Almost always paired with C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is a harsh drying alcohol.
The Science
Fatty alcohols are essentially solid lipids (fats) that actively prevent water loss.