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What's in it? Cetyl alcohol

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Susan Schwartz

Other names it goes by Cetanol, 1-Hexadecanol, Palmityl Alcohol.

What's it used in? Soap, shampoos, moisturisers.

What does it do? It helps to create lather in shampoos and soaps or is used as a thickening agent in skin creams and lotions.

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Any controversy? Can irritate the skin, eyes or lungs.

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