- INCI Name:Cetyl Stearate
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin
- Functions:Smoothing Agent, Slip Agent, Viscosity Modifier
- Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, GMO-free, Naturally Derived, Kosher, Natural, Halal, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance:NPA Certified, Kosher, Halal
- Benefit Claims:Non-Occlusive, Smooth Feel, Non-Greasy Feel, Good Consistency, Enhanced Slip
- Synonyms:Cetyl Alcohol Stearate, Cetyl Stearate, Hexadecan-1-ol Octadecanoate Ester, Stearic Acid Hexadecyl Ester
Kester Wax K-56, a plant based monoester, is compatible with most cosmetic ingredients. Koster Keunen provides it as a slip agent to use for structuring cosmetic and personal care anhydrous systems.