Emollient ingredient
Lauryl Alcohol
Lauryl Alcohol (1-dodecanol) is a C12 saturated fatty alcohol. It is shorter and more fluid than the typical cosmetic fatty alcohols (cetyl C16, stearyl C18) and functions primarily as a lightweight emollient and emulsion co-stabilizer. Used in eye cream formulations where a fluid, non-waxy texture is needed alongside the conditioning feel of the emollient phase.
Also known as: 1-dodecanol, C12 fatty alcohol
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Benefits
- ✓C12 fatty alcohol that serves primarily as an emollient and emulsion co-stabilizer in eye cream formulations; at low concentrations provides a light conditioning feel
- ✓The short C12 chain makes lauryl alcohol a useful fluidity modifier in emulsions that need to remain lightweight and non-occlusive
- ✓Functions as a co-emulsifier alongside cetearyl glucoside and sorbitan esters in water-in-oil and oil-in-water systems
Watch for
- ⚠Lauryl alcohol can be a contact irritant at higher concentrations — the dose matters; cosmetic use levels in leave-on products are far below irritation thresholds
- ⚠C12 fatty alcohol may contribute to comedogenicity if present at higher concentrations in acne-prone individuals
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Myristyl Alcohol+ Cetearyl Alcohol+ Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
