Stearyl Alcohol

Stearyl alcohol is a vegetable-based, refined fatty alcohol, It is also known as 1-octadecanol, octadecan -1-ol, Vegarol 1898 NF,  an all-purpose, vegetable sourced, all natural and from from sustainable coconut oils.Stearyl alcohol is a very effective stabilizer, thickening agent, emulsifier,  for making all kinds of lotions and creams, body butters and more.

Like other fatty alcohols stearyl is an excellent natural thickener and emulsifier or co emulsifier, and imparts a nice smooth feel.  It's a very useful additive in creams, lotions and more, as a secondary emulsifier, thickener, emollient, and is compatible with nearly all cosmetic ingredients.Compared to other fatty alcohols, like cetyl alcohol, in many formulations, the stearyl alcohol will result in a slightly more softer, conditioned feel, and after-feel sensory wise, and a whiter appearance. 

Typical Use level: 1-25%. When Stearyl Alcohol NF is used as the thickener in your formulation, as opposed to many other natural thickener choices, the stearyl may be easier of use because it won't impact your pH, or add thixotropic behavior.