“Cetyl Ethylhexanoate?”Here!cetyl octanoate
Appears in 2 scanned products.
In personal care
An ester formed from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and ethylhexanoic acid. It is a light, non-greasy oil-like liquid used widely in skin and hair products.
Why it’s used
Functions as an emollient, giving products a smooth, silky slip and helping other ingredients spread evenly across skin or hair without feeling heavy.
What the evidence says
The CIR Expert Panel reviewed animal and clinical data for cetyl ethylhexanoate and related alkyl ethylhexanoates, including at concentrations as high as 77.3% in rinse-off products and 52% in leave-on lipstick, and concluded the ingredients are safe as used in cosmetics when formulated to be nonirritating. The assessment relies partly on extrapolation from data on structurally related constituent alcohols rather than ingredient-specific testing for every use. No adverse findings are described in the available abstract text.
Rumors
Cetyl ethylhexanoate softens and soothes the skin.
We haven’t checked the evidence on this one yet.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- The Derm Review — a publisher: skincare review site affiliated with Formulyst and Carrot & Stick, whose products it reviews and ranks
How we know who this is
- “The Derm Review launched in 2013 as a comprehensive resource on skincare products, cosmetic ingredients and beauty how to’s.” (their page)
- “THIS SITE IS AFFILIATED WITH FORMULYST AND CARROT & STICK, WHOSE PRODUCTS ARE AMONG THOSE WE REVIEW AND RANK.” (their page)
- The Derm Review — a publisher: skincare review site affiliated with Formulyst and Carrot & Stick, whose products it reviews and ranks
Cetyl ethylhexanoate helps skin retain moisture.
We haven’t checked the evidence on this one yet.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- paulaschoice.fr — we haven’t checked who runs this site yet
Cetyl ethylhexanoate improves skin dryness and flaking.
We haven’t checked the evidence on this one yet.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- The Derm Review — a publisher: skincare review site affiliated with Formulyst and Carrot & Stick, whose products it reviews and ranks
How we know who this is
- “The Derm Review launched in 2013 as a comprehensive resource on skincare products, cosmetic ingredients and beauty how to’s.” (their page)
- “THIS SITE IS AFFILIATED WITH FORMULYST AND CARROT & STICK, WHOSE PRODUCTS ARE AMONG THOSE WE REVIEW AND RANK.” (their page)
- The Derm Review — a publisher: skincare review site affiliated with Formulyst and Carrot & Stick, whose products it reviews and ranks
Cetyl ethylhexanoate promotes fungal acne by feeding Malassezia yeast.
We haven’t checked the evidence on this one yet.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- sezia.com — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it
Cetyl ethylhexanoate makes hair easier to detangle and adds shine.
We haven’t checked the evidence on this one yet.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- The Derm Review — a publisher: skincare review site affiliated with Formulyst and Carrot & Stick, whose products it reviews and ranks
How we know who this is
- “The Derm Review launched in 2013 as a comprehensive resource on skincare products, cosmetic ingredients and beauty how to’s.” (their page)
- “THIS SITE IS AFFILIATED WITH FORMULYST AND CARROT & STICK, WHOSE PRODUCTS ARE AMONG THOSE WE REVIEW AND RANK.” (their page)
- The Derm Review — a publisher: skincare review site affiliated with Formulyst and Carrot & Stick, whose products it reviews and ranks