🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A synthetic ether of stearyl alcohol. It is a highly effective emollient and solvent that provides a rich, silky feel while absorbing remarkably fast into the skin.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Improves product spreadability, conditions the skin, and acts as a carrier for actives.
💡 Pro Tip
Often used in roll-on deodorants and high-end facial moisturizers.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is highly comedogenic.
The Science
It is generally well-tolerated and vastly less comedogenic than pure Stearyl Alcohol.