Steareth-25

Steareth-25 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSTEARETH-25
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9005-00-9 (Generic)
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Eye Moisturizers 33.3%Serums 33.3%Sunscreens 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Steareth-25 do in skincare?
Steareth-25 functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Steareth-25 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-25?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eye moisturizers (33.3% of its uses).

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