Ceteareth-22
Ceteareth-22 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | CETEARETH-22 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 68439-49-6 |
| Prevalence | 10 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Body Lotions 60%Deodorant 10%Face Cleansers 10%Facial Treatments 10%Night Moisturizers 10%
Frequently asked
- What does Ceteareth-22 do in skincare?
- Ceteareth-22 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ceteareth-22 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-22?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body lotions (60% of its uses).
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