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Emollient

CETYL BABASSUATE

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A plant-based ester from babassu oil acids and cetyl alcohol, used as a light silky emollient and silicone alternative. Mild, biodegradable, no notable safety issues at cosmetic levels.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Light silky skin feel
  • Silicone-free alternative
  • Biodegradable plant ester

Known concerns

  • Sparse standalone safety data
  • Sourcing variability
  • No notable concerns at cosmetic levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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