🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A long-chain fatty alcohol used as an emollient and thickener. It gives creams a rich, velvety texture and helps stabilize the emulsion, preventing separation.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Softens the skin, locks in moisture, and provides a luxurious product feel.
💡 Pro Tip
This is a "good" alcohol that prevents water loss.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It causes severe cystic acne.
The Science
While mildly comedogenic, it is generally well-tolerated in properly formulated emulsions.
