Ceteth-20
Explained
This ingredient is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to mix water and oil, stabilize emulsions, and aid in cleansing.
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What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Surfactant
When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.4%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
75150
INCI Name
CETETH-20
All Functions
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant
