Glycereth-20 Stearate

Glycereth-20 Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameGLYCERETH-20 STEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number-
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Body Lotions 100%

Frequently asked

What does Glycereth-20 Stearate do in skincare?
Glycereth-20 Stearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Glycereth-20 Stearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Glycereth-20 Stearate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body lotions (100% of its uses).

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