What it is
A long-chain fatty alcohol that thickens emulsions, stabilizes them, and adds a soft, smooth, conditioning feel. Despite the name, cosmetic fatty alcohols like this are non-drying, unlike simple alcohols.
Safety & warnings
Fatty alcohols are generally well tolerated and non-irritating.
Origin & sourcing
Fatty alcohol, typically plant-derived.
Questions everyone asks
Is arachidyl alcohol drying?
No, fatty alcohols are emollient thickeners and do not dry the skin like simple alcohols.
What does it do?
It thickens and stabilizes creams and gives a soft, conditioned feel.