Isoceteth-20

Isoceteth-20 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 100 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameISOCETETH-20
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence100 products (0.11% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches110

Used in

Serums 17%Toners 13%Styling Creams & Sprays 11%Facial Treatments 7%Exfoliators 5%Gel, Pomade & Wax 5%

Frequently asked

What does Isoceteth-20 do in skincare?
Isoceteth-20 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Isoceteth-20 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Isoceteth-20?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (17% of its uses).

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