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CETYL KOMBO BUTTERATE.

Valuable / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

A high-performance multifunctional ester derived from West African Kombo Butter that bridges the gap between biological activity and textural refinement. This advanced lipid offers potent anti-inflammatory properties while serving as a sophisticated carrier for stabilizing volatile actives like Vitamin C.

Summary

Emollient Active Stabilizer Anti-inflammatory Skin Protectant Viscosity Modifier

Science

Mechanism of Action

It functions as a bio-active emollient that reinforces the stratum corneum by forming a non-occlusive, hydro-lipidic shield to mitigate transepidermal water loss. At the cellular level, its high concentration of cetyl myristoleate modulates inflammatory pathways (COX-2) to soothe irritation while acting as a secondary solvent to prevent the crystallization of lipophilic UV filters.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 0.1–30%
Optimal

5%

Key findings

  1. 01 Demonstrated superior stabilization of water-soluble actives in nanodispersions (10–80 nm), protecting Vitamin C from oxidative degradation.
  2. 02 Proven to inhibit COX-2 pathways, providing measurable therapeutic relief for inflammatory and dry skin conditions when used at concentrations between 1-10%.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted
Min. effective
1%
Red flag below
0.5%

While it can be used at low levels (0.1%) for pigment wetting or UV stabilization, its primary anti-inflammatory and barrier repair benefits require concentrations above 1% to be biologically relevant.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH 4 – 8
0 7 14

Stability

Highly stable in both O/W and W/O emulsions; achieves peak structural integrity at pH 6.5 within phospholipid systems to prevent ester hydrolysis.

Synergies

  • Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
  • Tinosorb S
  • Phospholipids
  • Organic UV absorbers

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • Highly alkaline environments (pH > 9.0)
  • Strongly acidic environments (pH < 3.0)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Parent components (Cetyl Alcohol and Myristic/Myristoleic acids) reviewed and deemed safe.
Max tested
30%
Pregnancy
Safe
Sensitization risk Low

Compliant with EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009; safety profile is inferred from its well-characterized fatty acid and alcohol precursors.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Moderate

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

An exceptional ingredient for barrier-compromised skin that simultaneously enhances the delivery and stability of high-potency actives.

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