AKA “Ceteareth 80, Cetyl and stearyl alcohol ethoxylate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Ceteareth-80
AKA: Ceteareth 80, Cetyl and stearyl alcohol ethoxylate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (80 mol EO average molar ratio)
Effective at 8.02%
CAS #
68439-49-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier developed from natural alcohol precursors and polyethylene glycol in the mid-20th century. Formulated to create stable oil-in-water emulsions in skincare and cosmetic products.