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Surfactant ingredient

Ceteth-20

A nonionic ethoxylated cetyl ether (20 EO units) used as an emulsifier and solubilizer in creams, toners, and aqueous cosmetic formulas.

emulsifiersolubilizer

Benefits

  • ✓Effective oil-in-water emulsifier
  • ✓Solubilizes oils and actives in water-based formulas

Watch for

  • ⚠Ethoxylated ingredient — trace 1,4-dioxane possible unless vacuum-stripped; CIR considers safe as formulated
At a glance
CategorySurfactant
IrritancyLow–moderate
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 3 products
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Products with Ceteth-20

Moisturizing EmulsionEmulsion
Chifure
Moisturizing Emulsion
Moist Charge Lotion II Extra MoistToner
Minon Amino Moist
Moist Charge Lotion II Extra Moist
Amino Moist Charge Lotion IToner
Minon
Amino Moist Charge Lotion I