Ceteareth-33

Ceteareth-33 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 48 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCETEARETH-33
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68439-49-6
Prevalence48 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Hand Cream 16.7%Deodorant 14.6%Facial Treatments 10.4%General Moisturizers 8.3%Body Lotions 6.3%Conditioners 6.3%

Frequently asked

What does Ceteareth-33 do in skincare?
Ceteareth-33 functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ceteareth-33 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-33?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially hand cream (16.7% of its uses).

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