Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose

Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising, film forming agent. It is used in 130 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameCETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
FunctionEMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number80455-45-4
Prevalence130 products (0.14% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches40

Used in

Serums 13.8%Face Cleansers 10%General Moisturizers 10%Hair Masks 6.9%Shampoos 5.4%Night Moisturizers 4.6%

Frequently asked

What does Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose do in skincare?
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose functions as an emulsion stabilising, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (13.8% of its uses).

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