Ingredient Dictionary

Cetyl Alcohol

A fatty alcohol that thickens formulas and leaves skin feeling soft, not dry.

Ceteareth-20

A widely used emulsifier that keeps water and oil ingredients evenly blended.

Cetearyl Olivate

An olive-derived emulsifier that softens skin while helping keep a formula's texture stable.

Cetearyl Glucoside

A gentle, sugar-derived emulsifier that helps blend water and oil into a stable, creamy formula.

Cetearyl Alcohol

A fatty alcohol that thickens formulas and softens skin — unrelated to drying alcohols.

Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP)

Skin-identical lipids that make up a large part of the skin barrier, helping to lock in moisture and keep irritants out.