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Emollient

Lauryl Alcohol

Often labeled as: Fatty Alcohol

The lighter, spreading fatty alcohol.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 2 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A fatty alcohol that is slightly lighter than Myristyl or Cetyl alcohol. It acts as an emollient and viscosity controller, making products feel smooth and easy to spread.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Improves product slip, conditions the skin, and supports the lipid barrier.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often used in combination with other fatty alcohols for the perfect texture.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

All alcohols dry the skin.

The Science

Fatty alcohols are essentially lipids (fats) that moisturize and protect the skin.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Lauryl Alcohol