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 nameCETEARETH-22
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number68439-49-6
Prevalence10 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (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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