A gentle plant-based cleanser that helps remove dirt and oil while keeping your skin soft and clean.
CAS #
68439-49-6
Form
Liquid
Synthetic
Botanical. Typically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the starting material. Produced through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is chemically bonded to cetearyl alcohol.
Function
Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing
Benefits
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polyethylene glycol-based emulsifier. Created to improve stability and texture in cosmetic formulations, replacing traditional plant-based and animal-derived emulsifiers.