Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether
Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient used as an opacifying agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HYDROXYSTEARYL CETYL ETHER |
| Function | OPACIFYING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 5 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Body Treatments 60%Body Lotions 20%Prescription 20%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether do in skincare?
- Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether functions as an opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body treatments (60% of its uses).
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