It’s a common ingredient that won’t do any harm to your skin.
It’s somewhat ironic, given alcohol’s prevalence in the cosmetic product world.
Don’t use with:There are no known ingredients that will interact poorly with stearyl alcohol.
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What Is Stearyl Alcohol?
Side Effects of Stearyl Alcohol
In short, there really aren’t any.
“Practically anyone can use products with stearyl alcohol,” says Hayag.
(Oils and squalane are common emollients.)
Nor is it accurate to say that any alcohol in skincare is great for you.
You have to consider the particular throw in of alcohol being used and its function.
In the case of stearyl alcohol, it’s not one to avoid.
