C14-22 Alcohols

C14-22 Alcohols is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC14-22 ALCOHOLS
FunctionEMULSION STABILISING
Prevalence580 products (0.62% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

Used in

General Moisturizers 34%Serums 13.1%Sunscreens 12.6%Eye Moisturizers 5.5%Emulsions 5.2%Body Lotions 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does C14-22 Alcohols do in skincare?
C14-22 Alcohols functions as an emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C14-22 Alcohols allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain C14-22 Alcohols?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (34% of its uses).

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