Cetearyl alcohol is one of the most misunderstood ingredients in skincare. The word alcohol can make it sound drying or harsh, but cetearyl alcohol is not the same as alcohol denat, ethanol, or isopropyl alcohol. In fact, it is a fatty alcohol that is commonly used in moisturizers, conditioners, creams, lotions, cleansers, and body butters to make formulas feel smoother, richer, and more comfortable on the skin. What Is Cetearyl Alcohol? Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy fatty alcoh