PPG-15 Stearyl Ether

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 170 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePPG-15 STEARYL ETHER
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number25231-21-4
Prevalence170 products (0.18% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

Used in

Deodorant 16.5%General Moisturizers 14.1%Face Cleansers 10.6%Serums 8.2%Facial Treatments 6.5%Exfoliators 5.3%

Frequently asked

What does PPG-15 Stearyl Ether do in skincare?
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PPG-15 Stearyl 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 PPG-15 Stearyl Ether?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially deodorant (16.5% of its uses).

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