The esters of cetyl alcohol and lactic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, respectively. These are fatty acids and when compounded naturally they are safe in cosmetics. They act as emulsifiers and emollients. Non-toxic. But when they appear on a cosmetic they may be natural or synthetic, depending on the manufacturer.
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