Ceteareth-23

Ceteareth-23 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCETEARETH-23
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68439-49-6
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches40

Used in

Body Lotions 33.3%Eye Moisturizers 33.3%Serums 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Ceteareth-23 do in skincare?
Ceteareth-23 functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ceteareth-23 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-23?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially body lotions (33.3% of its uses).

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