Steareth-100

Steareth-100 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a gel forming, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 51 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSTEARETH-100
FunctionGEL FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9005-00-9 (Generic)
Prevalence51 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inDeodorant
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Deodorant 39.2%Sunscreens 11.8%Face Cleansers 5.9%General Moisturizers 5.9%Conditioners 3.9%Day Moisturizers 3.9%

Frequently asked

What does Steareth-100 do in skincare?
Steareth-100 functions as a gel forming, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Steareth-100 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Steareth-100?
It is most commonly found in Deodorant products, especially deodorant (39.2% of its uses).

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