{"product_id":"homemade-haven-cetyl-alcohol","title":"Homemade Haven Cetyl Alcohol","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eHomemade Haven Cetyl Alcohol – 150 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eCetyl alcohol is a plant-derived fatty alcohol used by DIYers to thicken, stabilise, and improve the texture of creams, lotions, conditioners and balms. Despite the name, it’s not a drying alcohol it’s a waxy, conditioning ingredient that makes homemade products feel smoother and more professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eFor home DIYers, cetyl alcohol is the ingredient that helps emulsified products hold their shape, spread more easily and feel less greasy on the skin and hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eThickens and stabilises emulsions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eImproves slip, spreadability, and skin feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eReduces greasiness in oil-rich formulas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eAdds structure to creams, lotions, and conditioners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eEnhances the overall finish of DIY products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eRecipes you’ll use it in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eCetyl alcohol appears across emulsified and solid personal-care recipes in the Homemade Haven recipe bank, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSkincare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eFacial moisturiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eBody lotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eHand cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHair Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eConditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLeave-in conditioning cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eStyling cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBalms \u0026amp; Solids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDeodorant stick or balm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003ePomade or styling balm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eHow far it goes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eA 150 g pouch of cetyl alcohol typically makes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e20–40 DIY batches, depending on the recipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eMost recipes use 3–7 g per batch (around 2–6%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExamples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eFacial moisturisers: ~30–40 batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eBody lotions or conditioners: ~20–30 batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eBalms and styling products: ~20+ batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy DIYers love it\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eMakes DIY creams feel more polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eEasy to work with once melted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eImproves texture without heaviness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eHelps reduce oiliness in rich formulas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eA versatile support ingredient across many recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood to know\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eMust be melted during the heated phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eUsed alongside an emulsifier (not on its own)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eFinal thickness depends on percentage used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eRequires a preservative in water-based products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Homemade Haven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51887162097957,"sku":"HH-CETYL-150","price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/2188\/1893\/files\/CetylAlcoholFront68mmx68mm.png?v=1771977515","url":"https:\/\/homemadehaven.com.au\/products\/homemade-haven-cetyl-alcohol","provider":"Homemade Haven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}