Cetyl Tallowate is the ester of Cetyl Alcohol and Tallow Acid
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A historical cosmetic ingredient created by esterifying cetyl alcohol with tallow (beef fat). Used before the widespread adoption of plant-derived alternatives to provide emollience and texture in creams and lotions.