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Herbal Manetenance Ingredients

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol

Composition

Origins

Cetyl alcohol was discovered in 1817 by the French chemist Michel Chevreul when he heated spermaceti, a waxy substance obtained from perm whale oil with caustic potash (potassium hydroxide). Flakes of cetyl alcohol were left behind on cooling.

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HAIR BENEFITS

  • Emollient:Cetyl alcohol softens and smooths hair, making it feel more manageable and less frizzy. 
  • Moisturizing:It helps retain moisture in the hair, preventing dryness and promoting a healthy scalp. 
  • Thickening and Stabilizing:It can increase the viscosity of products, providing body without making them heavy or greasy, and also stabilizes emulsions. 
  • Enhancing other ingredients:Cetyl alcohol can help other ingredients in a formula perform more effectively. 
  • Improves texture:It can enhance the texture of hair, making it appear smoother and shinier.

SCALP / SKIN BENEFITS

Scalp Benefits:

  • Moisturizing: Cetyl alcohol helps hydrate the scalp, reducing dryness, itchiness, and flakiness. 
  • Improved Scalp Barrier: It can improve the scalp's natural barrier function by locking in moisture, which is crucial for preventing dry scalp conditions. 
  • Soothing: Cetyl alcohol can help soothe irritated and inflamed scalps. 

Skin Benefits:

  • Moisturizing: It attracts and retains moisture, helping to hydrate dry skin. 
  • Soothing: Cetyl alcohol can help calm and comfort irritated skin. 
  • Anti-aging: It can improve the performance of anti-aging products by enhancing their formulation and delivery. 
  • Softening and Smoothing: It has emollient properties, softening and smoothing both skin and hair. 
  • Barrier Protection: It can help protect the skin barrier from drying out and water loss, potentially shielding against bacteria and allergens.