Fatty Alcohols Compared: Texture & Skin Feel- Which Should You Choose: A Demonstration

#FattyAlcohols #CosmeticFormulation #SkincareFormulation #BodyButter #LotionMaking #SoapChef Which fatty alcohol should you use in your skincare formulations? In this comparison, I demonstrate cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and behenyl alcohol to see how they change texture, consistency, spread and skin feel. Each sample contains 5% fatty alcohol in the same carrier oil. I show the raw ingredients, melt and combine them with the oil, then compare the cooled samples in the beaker and on my skin. The differences surprised me! Cetyl stayed loose, cetearyl felt creamy and buttery, and stearyl developed the most firmness with a lovely pearlescent appearance. Behenyl wasn’t the firmest in the beaker, but felt the richest during application. If you make body butters, creams, lotions or scrubs, this demonstration offers a closer look at ingredients you might already have on your shelf—and some reasons to choose one over another. These are observations from this comparison; a complete formula can behave differently. This lesson is part of my Emollients, Occlusives & Barrier Lipids series. In the next video, I’ll compare 4 emulsifiers with oil and water. Which fatty alcohol do you reach for most, and what do you like about it? Let me know in the comments! FULL Playlist of Cosmetic Ingredients in Action:    • Cosmetic Ingredients in Action   Patreon:   / soapchef   Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SoapChefMolds FB Page:   / thesoapchef1   Instagram:   / soapchefmolds   Tiktok:   / lissap711   Deep Dive Blog: https://www.soapchefblog.com/ Youtube Sister Channel:    / @thesoapchef2   For in depth bath bomb help, including recipes, tips, tricks and 3D printed bath bomb mold demonstrations, please visit our sister site:    / @thesoapchef2   Items Used in Many of My Videos: Magic Bullet: https: https://amzn.to/406klZE Swing Top Extract Bottles: https://amzn.to/3UvQjeW Disposable Face Sheet Masks: https://amzn.to/40oafE5 Herb Press for Oil Extraction: https: //amzn.to/40nIRGv Adjustable Temp Warmer for Herbs: https://amzn.to/3AeqkBN Fine Mesh Strainer for Herbs: https://amzn.to/4fpNLGX Narrow Mouth Scientific Flask: https://amzn.to/48r8XtY Dropping Funnel for Tinctures: https://amzn.to/3NJHhqN Large Disposable Empty Tea Bags: https://amzn.to/4e7AhP6 Cosmetic Formulators Overhead Stirrer: https://amzn.to/4e45m6n Large Watch Glass Beaker Cover: https://amzn.to/48sA9J5 Countertop Infrared Electric Burner: https://amzn.to/3YH5zYD Glass Beaker w/Strainer: https://amzn.to/4eccQUN Stainless Steel Lab Spoons: https://amzn.to/3YH5HY7 Immersion Blender: https://amzn.to/4fmCRSx Bonjour Frother: https://amzn.to/4iO8wyM Herbal Extractor, Diffuser, Distiller: https://amzn.to/42YlLGC Small Block Mold w/Silicone Liner: https://amzn.to/3NLbCFk 8 oz Lab Squeeze Bottles: https://amzn.to/4hseMM6 Ethanol: https://amzn.to/3Pcm21A Glass Beakers w/Handles: https://amzn.to/4fqYpxr m/p Soap Cutter: https://amzn.to/3A7yUCp PH Meter Buffer Solution: https://amzn.to/48sBxLN PH Test Strips: https://amzn.to/3YFKSwo PH Meter: https://amzn.to/4e5ZsSb Glass Stir Rod: https://amzn.to/3YowVSa Gram Scale: https://amzn.to/3BZSh0u KD8000 Scale: https://amzn.to/3YsLEeI Magnetic Hot Plate Stirrer: https://amzn.to/408EoH9 Impulse Sealer: https://amzn.to/3VTDxaR Packing Tape: https://amzn.to/4gRWoLr Thank You Bags: https://amzn.to/4fwNB0b I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn small fees on qualified purchases by linking to Amazon.com. Disclaimer: This channel is for educational and informational purposes only. I am a self-taught cosmetic formulator with over 20 years of experience; I am not a licensed physician or certified cosmetic chemist. Content shared here is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Any formulations or techniques demonstrated are shared for educational purposes. Viewers are responsible for their own research, testing, safety assessments, and compliance with cosmetic regulations in their region.