Ceteareth-15

Ceteareth-15 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCETEARETH-15
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68439-49-6
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Tanning 40%Leave-in Treatments 20%Prescription 20%Shampoos 20%

Frequently asked

What does Ceteareth-15 do in skincare?
Ceteareth-15 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ceteareth-15 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Ceteareth-15?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially tanning (40% of its uses).

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