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Cetyl Babassuate
AKA “Cetyl ester of babassu fatty acids, Babassu oil cetyl ester”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Cetyl babassuate
AKA: Cetyl ester of babassu fatty acids, Babassu oil cetyl ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Cetyl Babassuate is the ester of cetyl alcohol and fatty acids derived from Orbignya Oleifera Oil
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester derived from cetyl alcohol and babassu oil components. Developed as a conditioning and emollient agent for contemporary cosmetic products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR