The silky MIRACLE ingredient you NEED | Cetyl Alcohol Ingredient Deep Dive

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

What are you going to try cetyl alcohol in next?

[@EBONYMONiQUE777]

I may try to add this to my oat butter

[@kb9852]

I've been using it in emulsified scrubs this week, testing different emulsifiers but the cetyl is staying!

[@chandeliirX919]

body butter!

[@kopalsoni4780]

In cleanser mixed with stearyl alcohol.

[@botanicalwaters]

Cetyl is my FAVORITE ingredient! If I see a formula without it (lotion, conditioner, etc.), I either skip it or see how I can work it in 😄 SO GLAD you did this 👏 thank you!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Cetyl fans UNITE! ❤️ Thanks for watching 😄

[@jillgross3968]

Cetyl Alcohol was the 2nd emulsifier I bought, because I make a ton of facial products! I'm addicted, lol!

[@-brrbrr-]

Great video!!! These videos describing cosmetic ingredients are bomb! So informative and thorough. To the point of showing us what the ingredient looks and feels like with increased percentage…AMAZING and so very helpful! Love all your content Marie. I can only begin to imagine the hard work that goes into these. Thank you so VERY much 🙏🏽💓

[@domenicdapice7218]

I use Cetyl alcohol 1/3 of my Emulsifier . 2/3 Emulsifying wax NF, with 1/3 cetyl alcohol. I get excellent results for lotions and creams . Thank you for sharing this video.

[@cuttinup97]

How do I calculate how much Cetyl Alcohol and how much emulsifying wax?

[@salemthorup9536]

I love how enthusiastic you are about this ingredient. And other ingredients you enjoy. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Wish I'd appreciated you more when I originally found your channel. You're a gem.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! ❤️ This ingredient is very easy to be enthusiastic about 😄

[@celesteelijah2515]

I can't wait to start your course and make a body butter using cetyl alcohol.

[@TessieDobey]

Last year I ran out of Cetyl Alcohol for my lotion and grabbed the Stearic Acid, without doing research, and that lotion curdled and separated. I tried blending, mixing, and beating with every instrument I had, NOPE, I had to throw out the entire batch.

[@max3eey]

Shouldve reduced it

[@sweethomesoaps4811]

I am loving these deep dives! I could not diy without cetyl alcohol! Love it!

[@shirleyedwards1490]

These deep dive videos are wonderful. Thanks so much

[@Drbhawana77]

Thank you Marie you are guiding more than my cosmetic diploma

[@rashisharma630]

I’m loving dese deep dives .. u r bringing so much information to us while keeping it so interesting motivating and exciting 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@paulabarrows3198]

Thanks for this video. I also live in Canada so our temperatures are pretty much the same for formulations. I love how you present your videos with lots of information and examples. It doesn't matter where I go to look at and understand recipes, I always come back to yours and the results are always superb. Thanks again and keep up the good work 🙂😊

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@paulabarrows3198]

@@HumblebeeAndMe You're welcome.

[@sunnidaze4645]

Can you please do a video on arrowroot? Also, another video like this on whether or not to melt and blend this in the butters when double boiling? Or adding afterwards?

[@samuelrodriguez5033]

Thanks Marie for the great suggestions. I am going to have a field day, trying out all formulations with this silky smooth ingredient. Rock on. 💚💛💚💛💚💛

[@batyaintzfat]

What?!?!?! Just found your channel. How amazing and educational! Beautiful what you've done. Thank you so much

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Welcome! ❤️ 😄 Don't forget to check out my blog (humblebeeandme.com) as well-I've been blogging since 2011 while I’ve only been on KZbin since about 2016, so there are a lot more formulations on the blog. The blog is also where my totally free ingredient encyclopedia and FAQ live, and they're both packed with tons of super-helpful information ❤️ Happy making!

[@Ibrah898]

3 years i dont watch your channel.So many improvement in your videos.No long heavy mumble explaination in early 9 mins

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yup, I've been working really hard at improving :) This video is about a year old now and I think I've improved a lot since this video, too. Check out something from 2023 if you want to see!

[@iseejewelz3874]

Idk for some reason i don't love it AND it does sting me but that's only after shaving. I need to order the olive emulsifier cause i wanna make something completely safe for animals too

[@Femaleonthefrontline]

Can I use Cetyl alcohol in the shea butter ?

[@inmindealivee7448]

Just bumped into this Video. I noticed this material is awesome .. you did confirm it 🥰

[@CarolineAkwi]

I usually mix cetyl alcohol and Stearic acid.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

It is a lovely combo!

[@robertharris1076]

Nice video. Bought lubiderm for my tattoo and it was top suggestion on multiple sites and subreddits. When reading ingredients I saw types of alcohol and saw videos saying if you see alcohol n the ingredients toss it away 😂 now I see why lubiderm is one of the top. It has All 3 and I must say its is one of the best feeling lotions I've ever used; and I HATE lotions. Lol

[@landzeepnetherlands8932]

in a lovely facial serum and hand balm

[@kristie5916]

Love videos like this! It’s so informative, please keep them coming! ☺️

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you! Will do ❤️ Anything in particular you'd like to see covered?

[@kristie5916]

@@HumblebeeAndMe actually I’d love to see this type of video but with honey and its uses! Also would love to see more “simple” recipes with less ingredients for those who have basics ☺️

[@omardaood9016]

Hi Marie, these videos are very informative, can you make a video deep dive explaining the difference btw surfactants , emulsifier and co emulsifier

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'll keep it in mind :)

[@pamelastrawn]

Hi Marie, I love your channel! I watched this deep dive and I thought I was buying cetyl alcohol but ordered the cetyl esters instead. Help please lol what is the difference in formulating with cetyl alcohol vs. cetyl esters?

[@trueme1050]

Super interesting! Thank you for this great info!! 😊

[@Sorellina42]

Ciao Marie, aggiungo l'alcol cetilico nelle creme e negli shampoo solidi. Lo amo!

[@HybridParentSupport]

I love how Chinese manufacturers are making it easier to buy high quality skin care right down the road 👌

[@JoanBangadon]

Hi,, I just watch your video and I was amaze,,,,can I use cetyl alcohol for my shampoo, if yes how can I mix it?

[@terryfriedman3556]

Hi - Love the work that you do and how comfortable you are in front of a camera - but, is it possible for you to talk a little slower? I find myself tensing up during the videos because I fear I will miss something important and wind up backing up and replaying many parts - especially if I am making any notes. Not a criticism, just a request. Thanks so much for all that you do.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'll keep it in mind for future videos, but did you know you can choose your own playback speed on KZbin? You can choose to watch at 0.75x, 0.5x, etc. under Settings > Playback Speed.

[@user-rebelnature]

What can I add to Dr. Bronner liquid concentrated soap to make a body wash?

[@sharonhamilton6107]

Ceteryl is one I use. But this time it has crap added in.. however, it made great conditioner

[@kezzaobee1462]

Great video Does your book have skin care recipes ( not make up) which are not published free elsewhere. Love moisturiser and body butters.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

It does, but it is mostly about makeup :) Thanks for DIYing with me, and happy making!

[@shonmcneil568]

Thanks Marie for this info

[@efinishya]

Do you know anything about brassica alcohol? Supposedly it’s the palm free version of cetyl alcohol. But I wonder if it performed the same as cetyl alcohol?

[@athanaschacha.9424]

Thanks by giving us the crusual description besed cosmetics

[@donnamoyer6330]

Can I use cetyl alcohol in a whipped shea butter? Or would it not work? I was thinking about 5%. Thanks for the information you give to us Marie!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You can, but you'd have to try it & see if it stays soft & whippy :) Happy making!

[@donnamoyer6330]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you 😊

[@mr.kelley1841]

@@donnamoyer6330 how did it work?

[@wendy645]

Hey Donna! How did it work?

[@princessstormytv]

This videos are so awesome. Thank you

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching!

[@kimdutton1344]

Can add the ceytl alcohol to homemade lipstick base

[@radhikanagdev5937]

Thanks alot for giving deep knowledge for ingredients. Can you make a vedio on water base hair growth spray?? Thank you.💓

[@jananiv457]

Hey dear, I totally loved all ur videos and ur explanations. Kindly do any powder deo as summee is coming, it will be very useful

[@bharatkikhabarIndia]

Which one you prefer Cetostearyl or cetyl alcohol? and which one or any other emulsifier that has best defoaming properties? Kindly share your views.. Thank you

[@debbiestelle3181]

Marie, Would cetyl alcohol work to give a solid lotion (massage bar) a quicker drying feel when applied to the skin. I have tried many ingredients to lessen the greasiness such as arrowroot powder, drier oils and butters but they still have a oily feel for longer than I would like to have. You are awesome, and I love how you explain everything. I just ordered your book and signed up for your class and can't wait for more fun stuff from you. Debbie

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

It can definitely contribute to a lighter, more powdery feel :)

[@sadiakhalil644]

Excellent dear

[@SeventhHouseandOak]

I’m heading over to read the entry about it! But I was wondering about your thoughts on how it compares to Behenyl alcohol. I use both but I’m wondering if one works better in certain formulations than others.

[@ellaharvey9617]

thank you for sharing,can i use it in soaps?

[@Shatina76]

Thanks for the info😊

[@donica5860]

Can it be used in conditioner bars?

[@sharonhamilton6107]

Marie, idk why. But I don't make lotion without it. I don't like the texture

[@DarkFire1536]

Hi Marie. Love your channel. A few months ago I watched one of your videos with a recipe of how to make a non-greasy body butter that was just basic. I can not seem to find that video now. Can you help me please?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching! I think it might have been my Super Simple Whipped Shea Butter?

[@pnpalways3648]

Hi , I saw your video its so amazing and knowledgeable, if you don't mind I need your help for building hair conditioner will you please help in this thanks

[@EBONYMONiQUE777]

Great video 😊

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks! 😊

[@gerafi4840]

Hi would you like to share a baked terracotta makeup formula. Thanks

[@kimwagner8640]

Awesome Awesome Awesome!!!!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks!! ❤️

[@Leslee_Lane]

I am allergic to coconut and it’s derivatives. Do you have a suggestion for products to use in makeup.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Gosh, that's a bummer, but not impossible to work around! Thankfully the pigments and powders we use and make up are not derived from coconut, so that is very important piece of the puzzle is fine. Silicones and isododecane would also be ok, as well as non-coconut carrier oils. Behenyl alcohol and brassica glycerides could be good alternatives to cetyl/stearic/cetearyl. You could make most of the powder formulations in my book (Make it Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care) without any coconut derived ingredients :)

[@genevieve7549]

Hi Marie, I have been interested in formulating for around 10 years now, but am still very much a beginner and only now stumbled upon your channel. Thank you for your blog and these informative videos!! Over the years, I have accumulated many formulating ingredients but lacked the knowledge to actually use them to formulate a cream/lotion. I am wondering if it is possible to create a lotion with all the following ingredients: - vegetable glycerine - sweet almond oil and hemp seed oil - beeswax - xantham gum - a bunch of essential oils I really want to use up the ingredients I currently own and hope to make minimal purchases on the missing ingredients. I am wondering if cetyl alcohol is the missing link? Will I be able to make a lotion with the above ingredients + cetyl alcohol? Or will I require an emulsifying wax as well? (I am also aware I lack a preservative, and am considering Phenoxyethanol or Liquid Germall Plus which are available in my country.) Looking forward to your response, Regards Genevieve

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi Genevieve! If you want to make lotion, I've shared several different basic beginner formulations. I'm actually in the middle of a series all about natural lotion formulation-I'd start there. kzbin.info/aero/PL4cZgaY9j7fMXbuFZvAv_rL83f23YJjer You will need an emulsifier and a preservative, and for the base formulation the series uses. I also recommend a different humectant so the pH of the product works out every time (though you'll get plenty of use out of glycerin eventually and it has a very long shelf life). You can use the almond oil stead of the Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT/Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) I use. As you progress through the series you'll find uses for the gum, essential oils, and other ingredients you might have. Cetyl alcohol is not the missing link, but it is lovely. And as you're watching the series, please please PLEASE always read the partner blog posts as well. There is TONS of extra info in those posts and you will not get the full benefit of the free series if you don't read *and* watch ❤️ Happy making!

[@fardousbash]

Check Yaya, whole Elise or Tara Lee's videos for beginner friendly formulations

[@phyllishairston-ransom2282]

Do you have any beginner recipes for body butters using cetyl alocohol?

[@Skylightatdusk]

Can I use cetyl alcohol for deodorant ... ie rather than all the other butters and waxes? .... Furthermore, would it prevent messing clothes or leaving an unsightly cast under the arms?

[@nasrinbegum9985]

Wonderful

[@Qamar_Luna]

Amazing! Thank you mary

[@chrysarkazoo]

Hi, thank you for all these information! I follow a recipe for body butter 50% oil and 50% butter, in which percentage can i add cetearyl alcohol for 40° celcius in summer?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You'll have to try it and see :)

[@sarabethuy4391]

Hi Marie! I just want to say i really enjoy and find your videos so inspiring and informative! 😍 I’m currently studying skincare formulations and this channel really helped me get my juices going! 😄 i’m looking into incorporating this ingredient to my body butter formula! So excited 🥰 thank you for sharing your craft with everyone 💕

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much, Sarabeth ❤️

[@joypeterson6261]

Is this what is used in the pore eraser face primers? Like baby skin intant pore eraserproduct?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

It might be used in some of those formulation, but it's unlikely to be the key blurring ingredient, which is usually some sort of silicone :)

[@joypeterson6261]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Thanks much

[@mgtv5482]

If any has ever used cetyl alcohol in or with natural soap, what was your experience and at what percentage? Thanks

[@Jessica.-_]

Can you mix it and use it with btms 25 and emulsifying wax nf

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yes-both actually already contain cetyl alcohol 😉

[@ChiziChinyere]

Hello dearie, please can I use Lotion pro 165 instead of emulsified PEG-100 stearate and Glyceryl Stearate ?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

What is the INCI for Lotion Pro 165? 😉 (It's Glyceryl Stearate [and] PEG-100 Stearate) So, yes-Lotion Pro 165 IS Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate.

[@ChiziChinyere]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you so much ,,,I appreciate 😊😊

[@afuwapemariam5289]

Thank you for sharing this Marie ❤ I'd love to try formulating a mild cleanser with cetyl alcohol

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

❤️ Here are a few cleansers I've shared that include it: www.humblebeeandme.com/almond-oat-balm-to-milk-cleanser/ www.humblebeeandme.com/rich-plum-face-wash/ www.humblebeeandme.com/winter-solstice-facial-cleansing-cream/ Happy making!

[@afuwapemariam5289]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Thank you so much 😊 I'll definitely try them

[@idoiam.2351]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 wonderful ❤

[@strawberry_milk1945]

Can it be use in lip products like lipbalm

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Definitely-it's very commonly used in lipstick.

[@MaN2Mega]

Hello is it possible to make a natural wax almost liquid to be used in a spray bottle?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

That would be a great big "it depends", but I doubt it. Good luck experimenting!

[@susanitagomez1]

Could you post a link to your tools? Like the immersion blender for instance :)

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I did a two-part series on Equipment for new formulators last year-blog and video-check those out!

[@paulpoltikpaulpoltik]

Will Cetyl Alcohol clog pores?

[@sharonhamilton6107]

One is a fatty acid. Right?

[@kimdutton1344]

What about rice bran wax

[@shusha50]

Marie, Hello from hamilton , Canada. You are such a knowlwdgwble little pixie. I love your enthusiasm. Ihave learned so much from you my pantry is bulging with all the ingredients . I have used CA id a few of my DIY. I agree it is really really good. . Thmks for all the ;ovely videos

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much, Usha! ❤️

[@constancejimenez7361]

Thank you!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You're welcome!

[@tonymckinney1355]

If you put cetyl alcohol in you formulation, do you skip the btms 50 or can you use both ?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi Tony! Cetyl alcohol is a thickener/hardener. BTMS-50 is a conditioning ingredient and emulsifier that will also thicken, but that's not really *why* you'd use it-it's more of an incidental thing. If you use a thickener instead of an emulsifier, your formulation will fail. If you use a thickener instead of a conditioning ingredient, your formulation will suffer. You can definitely use them together; BTMS-50 actually contains cetyl alcohol, so you're technically always using them together :) I highly recommend looking up both ingredients in the free Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) to learn more. Happy making!

[@Mayantomiles]

where can I get the spatulas

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Please look up jar/icing spatula in the Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) :)

[@shawn72251]

Can u use it in a face moisturizer

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yes; this ingredient is in almost every commercially available face cream out there ;)

[@shoresofreedom]

hey! how about cetearyl alcohol ? i cannot find a clear answer anywhere to a clear comparison of both in terms of finish, substitutions ratios (maybe by adding stearic acid), or whether both are needed

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Today's video ;)

[@shoresofreedom]

@@HumblebeeAndMe haha yes)) just watched it after posting my comment))

[@fluffernutter1477]

Thank you for these videos! There's so much information here, and you do a great job of breaking it down clearly. Also, say "body butter bar" ten times fast lol

[@Skylightatdusk]

Is cetyl alcohol ok with acne prone skin?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yes

[@fernandasc6998]

what ingredient can i use to give body to an oil formulation? i was gonna try to use cetyl alcohol but-

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I've had good results using polyamide-3, but it's fairly particular about what oils it will thicken. You can learn more about it in the free Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/), and if you scroll down to the bottom of the entry on it I've shared a summer body oil that uses polyamide-3 for body so you can see how a formulation using it can look :)

[@fernandasc6998]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you I've been following you for over 3 years and I'm really grateful for you for sharing all your knowledge💝💝💝

[@nickishaglud8416]

how much can I use in a deep conditioner with BTMS 25

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

The answer hasn't changed since you asked and I answered last time :)

[@Jellycow1]

This stuff breaks me out like crazy😢

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Major bummer :(

[@TheTahatahirmalik]

Watching u this often made me fall in love with you

[@scottybeegood]

nioce

[@BelovedAxle]

don't take a shot every time she says "Cetyl Alcohol" not a good idea

[@sharonhamilton6107]

Marie, I'm looking for a fine, slick finished look in soap.. would this work? Mine is Behentrimonium methosulfate and ceteryl alcohol

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

That's BTMS-25, not cetyl alcohol. Please look it up in the Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) to learn more! It won't work well in soap as it is cationic and soap is anionic.

[@sharonhamilton6107]

@@HumblebeeAndMe it says 30. .. but ceteryl I will,?? I want finished look.. Add glycerin to soaps. The lather is so rich.. I am using this formulation on my mother's day baskets.. scented like rose/vanilla.. with lotion same. Light pink.. and hair conditioner..

[@nickishaglud8416]

i love this how much BTMS25 and cetyl alcohol can I add together to a deep conditioner

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

That's a great big "it depends" :) Check out some of the formulations I've shared for some ideas: www.humblebeeandme.com/how-to-make-hair-conditioner/. Happy making!

[@nickishaglud8416]

thank you

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Take a shot every time she says "cetyl alcohol"

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

😬

[@tranll1]

❤

[@KashifMughal]

It seems you have a crush on cetyl alcohol. 😊

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Definitely 😄

[@thecuriousboi]

hey i work as a cosmetic chemist in suncare innovation, and wanted to ask you how do you obtain a higher SPF for a mineral water in oil sunscreen?

[@violettracey]

Thanks!