Steareth-13

Steareth-13 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSTEARETH-13
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9005-00-9 (Generic)
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Body Lotions 50%Exfoliators 25%Face Cleansers 25%

Frequently asked

What does Steareth-13 do in skincare?
Steareth-13 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Steareth-13 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-13?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body lotions (50% of its uses).

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