Surfactant ingredient
Ceteth-20 Phosphate
A PEG-derived cetyl alcohol phosphate ester used as an emulsifier in creams and lotions, often paired with Dicetyl Phosphate.
emulsifiersurfactant
Benefits
- ✓Helps blend oil and water phases
- ✓Stabilizes emulsions
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
A PEG-derived cetyl alcohol phosphate ester used as an emulsifier in creams and lotions, often paired with Dicetyl Phosphate. As an surfactant ingredient, it is particularly valued for helps blend oil and water phases and stabilizes emulsions.
Skin type guide
Generally well-tolerated across skin types. Patch testing is still recommended when introducing any new ingredient.
How to use it
Used as part of a cleanser, so placement is straightforward — it's your first step, applied to damp skin and rinsed off thoroughly. Avoid overwashing, which can disrupt the skin barrier.