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Ceteareth-20.

Also known as: ceteareth-20, ceteth-20, steareth-20, PEG-20 cetyl/stearyl ether, polyoxyethylene cetyl/stearyl ether

An ethoxylated fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier and surfactant in creams, lotions, and other cosmetic formulations.

Regulations

Global status.

How ceteareth-20 is regulated in cosmetics around the world.

Allowed in 11
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUSA
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEU
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUK
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทS. Korea
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บAustralia
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทBrazil
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndia
Allowed
๐ŸŒASEAN
Allowed
Why itโ€™s used

The reason brands include it.

Effective oil-in-water emulsifier that creates stable, creamy formulations. Helps blend oil and water phases and improves product texture.

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Categories

Ceteareth-20 in product types.

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Alternatives

Common alternatives.

cetearyl olivate/sorbitan olivate (Olivem 1000)
glyceryl stearate (non-ethoxylated)
beeswax
lecithin

What Numbrrrz uses

Numbrrrz does not use ceteareth-20. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.

Questions

Quick answers.

What is Ceteareth-20?
An ethoxylated fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier and surfactant in creams, lotions, and other cosmetic formulations.
Why is Ceteareth-20 used in cosmetics?
Effective oil-in-water emulsifier that creates stable, creamy formulations. Helps blend oil and water phases and improves product texture.
How is Ceteareth-20 regulated?
Approved for cosmetic use. No required testing for 1,4-dioxane or ethylene oxide contamination.
Does Numbrrrz contain Ceteareth-20?
No. Numbrrrz is made from four base ingredients: organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions. That is a formulation choice, not a judgment about other products.
Four base ingredients

Prefer a short label?

Organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, in a 0.5 oz (14 g) USDA Organic tube.