Explained
Steareth-20 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from stearyl alcohol.
It possesses surfactant properties. This means it reduces surface tension and helps oils, dirt, and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the number of ethylene oxide used to create this ingredient.
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Steareth-20 is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.0% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
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Often have the following skin types:
Sensitive
Combination
Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:
Seborrheic Dermatitis • Sensitivity • Fungal Acne • Dryness
Where it's used
Steareth-20 is most often found as ingredient number 22 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Steareth-20 the most:
References
Products with Steareth-20
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 78992
- INCI Name: STEARETH-20
- All Functions: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant
