Quick answer
Mixture of a derivative of fatty alcohol cetearyl alcohol and a fatty acid from olives; Works to make emulsions stable; Often used in cleansers because it attracts both oil and water; White, waxy solid in its raw form Key benefits: Hydration.
Ceteareth-6 Olivate
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Ceteareth-6 Olivate is the ester of Ceteareth-6 and Olive acid
Purpose
This emulsion stabilizer is a mixture of a derivative of non-irritating fatty alcohol cetearyl alcohol and a fatty acid from olives. It also has skin smoothing properties.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Emulsifier, Emollient, Texture Enhancer
INCI Purpose
EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Benefits
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Mixture of a derivative of fatty alcohol cetearyl alcohol and a fatty acid from olives
Works to make emulsions stable
Often used in cleansers because it attracts both oil and water
White, waxy solid in its raw form
Article
Cetearth-6 olivate is a mixture of a derivative of fatty alcohol cetearyl alcohol and a fatty acid from olives. It works to make emulsions stable and offers skin-smoothing emollient properties. It is often used in soaps and shampoos because of its ability to attract both oil and water.
According to one of its suppliers, in its raw form it is a white, waxy solid. Typical usage levels in rinse-off or leave-on products ranges from 2–4%.
See: Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Cetyl Alcohol
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